Soft robots are often inspired from biological systems which consist of soft materials or are
actuated by electrically activated materials. There are several advantages of soft robots …

Conventionally, engineers have employed rigid materials to fabricate precise, predictable
robotic systems, which are easily modelled as rigid members connected at discrete joints …

Soft robots have received an increasing attention due to their advantages of high flexibility
and safety for human operators but the fabrication is a challenge. Recently, 3D printing has …

The growing interest in soft robots comes from the new possibilities offered by these systems
to cope with problems that cannot be addressed by robots built from rigid bodies. Many …

This work presents a comprehensive open‐source simulation and design tool for Soft
pneumatic actuators (SPAs) using finite element method, compatible and extensible to a …

Conformable robotic systems are attractive for applications in which they may actuate
structures with large surface areas, provide forces through wearable garments, or enable …

Soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) are versatile robotic components enabling diverse and
complex soft robot hardware design. However, due to inherent material characteristics …

Soft-bending actuators are inherently compliant, compact, and lightweight. They are
preferable candidates over rigid actuators for robotic applications ranging from physical …

Conventional pneumatic actuators have been a popular choice due to their decent
force/torque output. Nowadays, new generation of pneumatic actuator made out of highly …

Soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) are found in mobile robots, assistive wearable devices, and
rehabilitative technologies. While soft actuators have been one of the most crucial elements …