Herein, recent advances, current limitations, and open challenges in the design, modeling,
and control of continuum robots are discussed. Thanks to their lean bodies, these robots …

Small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have gained significant interest in the last decade.
More specifically these vehicles have the capacity to impact package delivery logistics in a …

Soft continuum robots are highly flexible and adaptable, making them ideal for unstructured
environments such as the human body and agriculture. However, their high compliance and …

Integration of multiple functions into a simple unit can simplify the device design and
facilitate the miniaturization and portability of soft robots. Actuating and sensing functions are …

With the rapid development of social intelligence, flexible manipulator has become a typical
representative of the intelligent era. However, due to the strong nonlinearity brought about …

Continuum arms are bio-inspired devices that exhibit continuous, smooth bending and
generate motion through structural deformation. Rapidly-exploring random trees (RRT) is a …

Increased demand for less invasive procedures has accelerated the adoption of Intraluminal
Procedures (IP) and Endovascular Interventions (EI) performed through body lumens and …

Continuum robots have become more popular recently due to their scalable dexterity and
mobility. However, they may suffer from issues like insufficient stiffness because they are …

The operation and control of the cable-driven continuum robot (CDCR) is directly
determined by the actuation of cables, and the relationship between the driving length and …

The autonomous manipulation of objects by robotic grippers has made significant strides in
enhancing both human daily life and various industries. Within a brief span, a multitude of …