Diverse and adaptable modes of complex motion observed at different scales in living
creatures are challenging to reproduce in robotic systems. Achieving dexterous movement …

The development of space robots is vital to broadening human cognitive boundaries. Space
robots have been deployed in space science experiments, extravehicular operations, and …

Drawing inspiration from cohesive integration of skeletal muscles and sensory skins in
vertebrate animals, we present a design strategy of soft robots, primarily consisting of an …

Robotic perception can have simple and effective sensing functions that are unreachable for
humans using only the isolated tactile perception method, with the assistance of a …

An artificial muscle capable of shape programmability, deformation-locking capacity without
needing continuous external energy, and self-sensing capability is highly desirable yet …

Soft bioelectronics play an increasingly crucial role in high-precision therapeutics due to
their softness, biocompatibility, clinical accuracy, long-term stability, and patient-friendliness …

Humans can perceive our complex world through multi-sensory fusion. Under limited visual
conditions, people can sense a variety of tactile signals to identify objects accurately and …

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

Achieving multicapability in a single soft gripper for handling ultrasoft, ultrathin, and
ultraheavy objects is challenging due to the tradeoff between compliance, strength, and …

For legged robots, collecting tactile information is essential for stable posture and efficient
gait. However, mounting sensors on small robots weighing less than 1 kg remain challenges …