Robotics is a forward-looking discipline. Attention is focused on identifying the next grand
challenges. In an applied field such as medical robotics, however, it is important to plan the …

Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

Soft robotics enables the design of soft machines and devices at different scales. The
compliance and mechanical properties of soft robots make them especially interesting for …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and has dramatically increased in
recent years. Continuous cardiac monitoring is particularly important for early diagnosis and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes significant mortality and remains the leading cause of
death globally. Thus, to reduce mortality, early diagnosis by measurement of cardiac …

Soft robotics presents innovative solutions across different scales. The flexibility and
mechanical characteristics of soft robots make them particularly appealing for wearable and …

Muscle function loss can result from multiple nervous system diseases including spinal cord
injury (SCI), stroke, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Electrical muscle stimulation is clinically …

Severe diaphragm dysfunction can lead to respiratory failure and to the need for permanent
mechanical ventilation. Yet permanent tethering to a mechanical ventilator through the …

Despite exciting developments in soft robotics, fully autonomous systems remain elusive.
Fluidic circuits could enable fully embedded control of soft robots without using electronics …

Piezoelectric energy harvesting enables the development of sustainable, batteryless
medical devices, powered by micro-watts level energy transduction and low-frequency body …