Soft actuators have received intensive attention in the fields of soft robots, sensors,
intelligent control, artificial intelligence, and visual intelligence. By combination of tensile …

In the era of ubiquitous computing with flourished visual displays in our surroundings, the
application of haptic feedback technology still remains in its infancy. Bridging the gap …

High-performance yarn artificial muscles are highly desirable as miniature actuators,
sensors, energy harvesters, and soft robotics. However, achieving a yarn artificial muscle …

Mechanical actuators are defined as mechanical devices that convert an input energy into
motion. Since the 1990s, advancements in the fields of robotics and automation have …

Recently, nature-inspired materials have received substantial attention in the scientific
community due to their intriguing characteristics, such as the ability to tailor or mimic stimuli …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review provides an overview of the state of the art in
bioinspired soft robotics by examining advancements in actuation, functionality, modeling …

Twisted and coiled actuators (TCAs) have recently emerged as a promising artificial muscle
for various robotic applications because they are strong, low cost, and customizable. To …

Traditional robots are characterized by rigid structures, which restrict their range of motion
and their application in environments where complex movements and safe human–robot …

Cutaneous muscles drive the texture‐modulation behavior of cephalopods by protruding
several millimeters out of the skin. Inspired by cephalopods, a self‐morphing, stretchable …

Soft silicone‐based artificial skin is essential in soft robotics because of high elongation,
safe human interaction, low energy requirements and ease of manufacturing. Inspired by …