Soft actuators and hydrogels are emerging as pivotal components in the field of robotics, particularly for applications that require flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness. These materials ...

Recent studies have explored various actuator systems that enable soft robots to perform complex movements and tasks, making them suitable for applications ranging from biomedical devices to ...

[Aaed Musa] has built a variety of robots over the years, but found off-the-shelf servos to be underwhelming for his work. Thus, he set out to build a better actuator to support his goals of ...

If users wish to "freeze" the soft robot's shape, they can apply moderate heat (64°C, or 147°F), and then let the robot cool briefly. This prevents the soft robot from reverting to its original ...

Soft Robotics: Developing compliant and flexible robots using soft materials and actuators to mimic the adaptability and dexterity of biological systems. This includes designing robots that safely ...

Robotic insects modeled after bees are set to revolutionize pollination, boosting crop yields and transforming agriculture.

Researchers at Cornell University have been working on batteries that can 'flow' through the internal structures of robots, kind of like how blood in humans' veins powers our bodies.

For soft robotics, this innovation represents progress toward providing torque without bending actuators.

Prosthetic hands have long struggled to replicate the dexterity and functionality of natural hands, often limiting users to a single grasp function at a time. This limitation has made everyday ...

Less strain, more force The motion of the robot’s wings is driven by artificial muscles. These tiny, soft actuators are made from layers of elastomer sandwiched between two very thin carbon ...