Soft robots have a “cardiovascular” problem. While their bodies can deform and bend, their hearts, the pumps that keep them ...

Soft robotics has emerged as a transformative branch of robotics, distinguished by its reliance on highly compliant materials ...

Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult ...

An inchworm has provided the inspiration for a robot that can move without any rigid parts. The robot mimics a flexing muscle and can be used to inspect sewer pipes or as an explorer on the planet ...

According to project lead Anand Mishra, this combination of tactile and optical awareness enables the gripper to identify the ...

Scientists in Italy have developed a flexible robotic arm modelled on the octopus, combining soft materials with ...

Researchers introduces the first toroidal, light-driven micro-robot that can move autonomously in viscous liquids, such as mucus. This innovation marks a major step forward in developing micro-robots ...

Soft robots, such as silicone pneumatic networks or tendon actuated fingers, can be built at low cost and feature human-centered designs. The accessibility and real-life applications of soft robots ...

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. The team has been ...

The key component of this robot is the soft electrohydraulic actuator. “Unlike traditional rigid robots, soft robots have better environmental adaptability and safety, and electrohydraulic actuation ...

Biohybrid robots driven by living muscles feature ultrasoftness, biocompatibility, and low energy consumption, but are currently limited by mechanical mismatch with rigid control systems. Soft ...

When disaster strikes and buildings collapse, every second counts for emergency responders searching for survivors trapped beneath rubble. Traditional tools often fall short in these dangerous, ...