Design, fabrication and control of soft robots

Design, fabrication and control of soft robots

May 27, 2015 | Daniela Rus, Michael T. Tolley
This article discusses the design, fabrication, and control of soft robots, inspired by biological systems. Soft robots are composed of compliant materials that allow for deformation and adaptability, enabling them to interact safely with humans and perform tasks in complex environments. Unlike traditional rigid robots, soft robots can bend, twist, and adapt to their surroundings, offering greater flexibility and safety. The article reviews recent advancements in soft robotics, including the development of soft materials, actuation methods, sensing technologies, and control strategies. It highlights the challenges in controlling soft robots, such as the need for new algorithms that account for their compliance and the integration of sensing, actuation, and computation into soft materials. The article also explores various applications of soft robots, including locomotion, manipulation, medical devices, and wearable technology. Soft robots have the potential to revolutionize robotics by enabling more natural interactions with humans and environments, and by providing new capabilities in tasks requiring adaptability and compliance. The future of soft robotics involves further research into materials, control algorithms, and fabrication techniques to create more capable and versatile soft robotic systems.This article discusses the design, fabrication, and control of soft robots, inspired by biological systems. Soft robots are composed of compliant materials that allow for deformation and adaptability, enabling them to interact safely with humans and perform tasks in complex environments. Unlike traditional rigid robots, soft robots can bend, twist, and adapt to their surroundings, offering greater flexibility and safety. The article reviews recent advancements in soft robotics, including the development of soft materials, actuation methods, sensing technologies, and control strategies. It highlights the challenges in controlling soft robots, such as the need for new algorithms that account for their compliance and the integration of sensing, actuation, and computation into soft materials. The article also explores various applications of soft robots, including locomotion, manipulation, medical devices, and wearable technology. Soft robots have the potential to revolutionize robotics by enabling more natural interactions with humans and environments, and by providing new capabilities in tasks requiring adaptability and compliance. The future of soft robotics involves further research into materials, control algorithms, and fabrication techniques to create more capable and versatile soft robotic systems.
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