Bistable and multistable actuators for soft robots: Structures, materials, and functionalities

Y Chi, Y Li, Y Zhao, Y Hong, Y Tang… - Advanced Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Snap‐through bistability is often observed in nature (eg, fast snap** to closure of Venus
flytrap) and the life (eg, bottle caps and hair clippers). Recently, harnessing bistability and …

Untethered soft actuators for soft standalone robotics

Y Jung, K Kwon, J Lee, SH Ko - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
Soft actuators produce the mechanical force needed for the functional movements of soft
robots, but they suffer from critical drawbacks since previously reported soft actuators often …

Functional fibers and fabrics for soft robotics, wearables, and human–robot interface

J ** of a liquid crystal elastomer catenary cable under a steady temperature field
Y Yu, L Zhou, C Du, F Zhu, Y Dai, D Ge, K Li - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermally-driven self-sustained motion allows for direct absorption of heat from a steady
temperature field to maintain its own continuous motion, making it a valuable technology for …