Robotic metamaterials represent an innovative approach to creating synthetic structures that
combine desired material characteristics with embodied intelligence, blurring the …

Soft actuators with a function of variable stiffness are beneficial to the improvement of the
adaptability of robots, expanding the application areas and environments. We propose a …

Bio-inspirations from soft-bodied animals provide a rich design source for soft robots, yet
limited literature explored the potential enhancement from rigid-bodied ones. This paper …

This paper explores the feasibility of learning robot force control and interaction using soft
metamaterial and machine vision. We start by investigating the differential stiffness of a …

Soft fingers with omni-directional adaptability ex-cel in 3D twisting, outperforming two-
dimensional self-adaptive hands using a finger rotation mechanism to achieve similar …

Soft actuators have a high potential for the creative design of flexible robots and safe human–
robot interaction. So far, significant progress has been made in soft actuators' flexibility …

Track systems effectively distribute loads, augmenting traction and maneuverability on
unstable terrains, leveraging their expansive contact areas. This tracked locomotion …

Recent research shows a growing interest in adopting touch interaction for robot learning,
yet it remains challenging to efficiently acquire high-quality, structured tactile data at a low …