Soft robots have recently attracted increased attention because their characteristics of low‐
cost fabrication, durability, and deformability make them uniquely suited for applications in …

Abstract Magneto-/electro-responsive polymers (MERPs) are a class of stimuli-responsive
materials that are actuated when triggered by external magnetic/electric fields. MERPs …

Advancements of virtual reality technology pave the way for develo** wearable devices to
enable somatosensory sensation, which can bring more comprehensive perception and …

Combating environmental pollution demands a focus on sustainability, in particular from
rapidly advancing technologies that are poised to be ubiquitous in modern societies. Among …

Robotic locomotion in unstructured terrain demands an agile, adaptive, and energy-efficient
architecture. To traverse such terrains, legged robots use rigid electromagnetic motors and …

Recovering autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) by a mobile platform is a complex
challenge. Traditional docking stations require strict pose deviation from the underwater …

Robots made from reconfigurable modular units feature versatility, cost efficiency, and
improved sustainability compared with fixed designs. Reconfigurable modules driven by soft …

Artificial muscles are promising in soft exoskeletons, locomotion robots, and operation
machines. However, their performance in contraction ratio, output force, and dynamic …

Soft robotic manipulators are continuum robots made of soft materials and flexible
components. The goal of soft robotic manipulators research is to enable these manipulators …

Future robots and intelligent systems will autonomously navigate in unstructured
environments and closely collaborate with humans; integrated with our bodies and minds …