Typical techniques for creating synthetic morphing structures suffer from a compromise
between quick shape change and geometric complexity. A novel approach is proposed for …

Magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) composite actuators are extraordinary since they can
be controlled remotely, move swiftly, adapt to rough surfaces, and engage with humans in a …

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) has demonstrated its effectiveness in the additive
manufacturing (AM) field thanks to its numerous merits, such as low cost and ease of …

The field of soft robotics has seen increasing interest and developments in recent years.
Stiffness tuning is a desirable characteristic for soft robots since it enables adaptively …

Stretchable strain sensors with large strain range, high sensitivity, and excellent reliability
are of great interest to applications in soft robotics, wearable devices, and structure …

Soft robots possessing many flexible properties of locomotion beyond conventional rigid-
body mechanisms have been recently investigated for various applications such as …

The aligned bond interfaces resulting from the layer-by-layer nature of material extrusion-
based additive manufacturing (MEAM) leads to anisotropic properties in printed parts. This …

Here, we demonstrate a completely 3D printed flow sensor that operates on the principle of
Joule heating and hot wire anemometry. Finite element modeling with experimentally …

Biological swimmers often exhibit rich physics due to the hydrodynamic coupling between
the fluid flow and the immersed deforming body. Complexity and nonlinearity of their …

Soft grippers in automation, particularly those with variable joint stiffness, offer promising
possibilities for precise manipulation tasks. However, accurately predicting finger joint …