Abstract Micro-electromechanical-system (MEMS) based actuators, which transduce certain
domains of energy into mechanical movements in the microscopic scale, are increasingly …

Developments in medical device design result in advances in wearable technologies,
minimally invasive surgical techniques, and patient-specific approaches to medicine. In this …

In minimally invasive endovascular procedures, surgeons rely on catheters with low
dexterity and high aspect ratios to reach an anatomical target. However, the environment …

Changing the shape and the stiffness of a device in a dynamic and controlled way enables
important advancements in the field of robotics and wearable robotics. Variable stiffness …

Millimeter-sized electrostatic film actuators, inspired by the efficient spatial arrangement of
insect muscles, achieve a muscle-like power density (61 W kg− 1) and enable robotic …

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer diagnosis; however, limited
instrument dexterity and no sensor feedback can hamper procedure safety and acceptance …

In this paper we present the design and control of Bellowband, a pneumatic wristband for
localized pressure and vibration haptic feedback. The wristband has eight equally spaced …