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View article: An Optimised Spider-Inspired Soft Actuator for Extraterrestrial Exploration
An Optimised Spider-Inspired Soft Actuator for Extraterrestrial Exploration Open
Extraterrestrial exploration presents unique challenges for robotic systems, as traditional rigid rovers face limitations in stowage volume, traction on unpredictable terrain, and susceptibility to damage. Soft robotics offers promising so…
View article: An Optimised Spider-Inspired Soft Actuator for Extraterrestrial Exploration
An Optimised Spider-Inspired Soft Actuator for Extraterrestrial Exploration Open
Extraterrestrial exploration presents unique challenges for robotic systems, where traditional rigid rovers face limitations in stowage volume, traction on unpredictable terrain, and susceptibility to damage. Soft robotics offers promising…
View article: A democratized bimodal model of research for soft robotics: Integrating slow and fast science
A democratized bimodal model of research for soft robotics: Integrating slow and fast science Open
A shift toward a democratized, bimodal model of research would allow soft robotics to realize its full potential.
View article: A standardised platform for translational advances in fluidic soft systems
A standardised platform for translational advances in fluidic soft systems Open
Soft machines are poised to deliver significant real-world impact, with soft robotics emerging as a key sub-discipline. This field integrates biological inspiration, materials science, and embodied intelligence to create bio-robotic hybrid…
View article: Fluidic FlowBots: Intelligence embodied in the characteristics of recirculating fluid flow
Fluidic FlowBots: Intelligence embodied in the characteristics of recirculating fluid flow Open
The one-to-one mapping of control inputs to actuator outputs results in elaborate routing architectures that limit how complex fluidic soft robot behaviours can currently become. Embodied intelligence can be used as a tool to counteract th…