A kirigami-skinned soft robot powered by pneumatic muscles achieves crawling, steering and obstacle avoidance, advancing ...

Could the future of rescue missions and exploration lie in the hands—or rather, the flexible movements—of a swarm of ...

A new machine-learning technique can train and control a reconfigurable soft robot that can dynamically change its shape to complete a task. The researchers also built a simulator that can evaluate ...

Scientists have developed HydroSpread, a novel technique for building soft robots on water, with wide-ranging possibilities ...

Robotic dog on show at the Barbican. — © Image by Tim Sandle. Robotic dog on show at the Barbican. — © Image by Tim Sandle. Grain-sized soft robots that can be ...

Picture a robot controlled by micromotors so small and light that it suspends itself over water like a bug. With engineers at ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft robotics is designed to create flexible, adaptable devices capable of safe interaction with humans and delicate objects. This field has captivated researchers and engineers ...

How can programmed failure protocols help improve sheet-based fluidic devices, the latter of which have become a cornerstone in enhancing soft robotics worldwide? This is what a recent study published ...

A research team has developed groundbreaking 'soft valve' technology -- an all-in-one solution that integrates sensors and control valves while maintaining complete softness. Soft inflatable robots ...

Around two-thirds of stroke patients struggle with impaired mobility. Behaviors that were previously straightforward, such as walking, showering oneself or getting dressed, become difficult if not ...