Abstract Machines are systems that harness input power to extend or advance function.
Fundamentally, machines are based on the integration of materials with mechanisms to …

Intelligent materials are one of the important directions in the development of modern high-
tech new materials, realizing structural functionalization and functional diversification. As a …

Tunas are flexible, high-performance open ocean swimmers that operate at high
frequencies to achieve high swimming speeds. Most fish-like robotic systems operate at low …

The ocean environment has enormous uncertainty due to the influence of complex waves
and undercurrents. The human beings are limited in their abilities to detect and utilize …

Soft actuators have been developed for a variety of applications, including soft grippers,
artificial muscles, wearables, tactile devices, and medical devices. In this review, we will …

We simulate, validate and analyze the performance of a transformable tail of an adaptive
robotic fish based on the propulsion of three bio-inspired body deformations similar to those …

In this paper, a multi-functional soft robot module that can be used to constitute a variety of
soft robots is proposed. The body of the soft robot module made of rubber is in the shape of …

Ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs) are electrically driven materials that undergo
bending deformations in the presence of relatively low external voltages, exhibiting a great …

The present study focuses on summarizing the recent advancements in the field of fish
swimming mode research and bionic robotic fish prototypes based on smart materials. It has …

Bioinspired soft robotics is an emerging field that aims to develop flexible and adaptive
robots inspired by the movement and capabilities of biological organisms. This review article …