Sustainable robots 4D printing
Nature frequently serves as an inspiration for modern robotics innovations that emphasize
secure human–machine interaction. However, the advantages of increased automation and …
secure human–machine interaction. However, the advantages of increased automation and …
A Review on Recent Trends of Bioinspired Soft Robotics: Actuators, Control Methods, Materials Selection, Sensors, Challenges, and Future Prospects
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 …
robots inspired by the movement and capabilities of biological organisms. This review article …
Exploring the transition: biology, technology, and epistemic activities
M Tamborini - Synthese, 2024 - Springer
By focusing on biorobotics, this article explores the epistemological foundations necessary
to support the transition from biological models to technological artifacts. To address this …
to support the transition from biological models to technological artifacts. To address this …
Organic Ink Multi‐Material 3D Printing of Sustainable Soft Systems
A Heiden, M Schardax, M Hüttenberger… - Advanced …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Drawing inspiration from nature, soft materials are at the core of a transformation toward
adaptive and responsive engineered systems, capable of conquering demanding terrain …
adaptive and responsive engineered systems, capable of conquering demanding terrain …
Design of soft robots: a review of methods and future opportunities for research
Soft robots present resilient and adaptable systems characterized by deformable bodies
inspired by biological systems. In this paper, we comprehensively review existing design …
inspired by biological systems. In this paper, we comprehensively review existing design …
[HTML][HTML] The role of digital technologies in production systems for achieving sustainable development goals
Recently, the academic and scientific debate has been strongly focused on the use of digital
technologies to address sustainability issues. In particular, the use of digital technologies …
technologies to address sustainability issues. In particular, the use of digital technologies …
[HTML][HTML] The Epistemic Grammar of Bioinspired Technologies: Shifting the Focus from Nature to Scientific Practices
M Tamborini - Technology in Society, 2024 - Elsevier
This article philosophically addresses the promise of biomimetic design, according to which
mimicking natural forms can provide better, more sustainable and less risky engineering …
mimicking natural forms can provide better, more sustainable and less risky engineering …
Plant Robots: Harnessing Growth Actuation of Plants for Locomotion and Object Manipulation
K Murakami, M Sato, M Kubota, J Shintake - Advanced Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Plants display physical displacements during their growth due to photosynthesis, which
converts light into chemical energy. This can be interpreted as plants acting as actuators …
converts light into chemical energy. This can be interpreted as plants acting as actuators …
Biodegradable Dielectric Elastomer Actuators and Sensors
K Takai, K Murakami, J Shintake - IEEE Robotics and …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Soft robotics, a field dedicated to the development of robots using flexible and compliant
materials, has undergone significant progress in recent years, offering a wide range of …
materials, has undergone significant progress in recent years, offering a wide range of …
A Review of Grey Literature on Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Regulations Regarding the Use of Robots in Nursing Practice
Background: The integration of emerging technologies such as robotics into nursing practice
marks a pivotal shift in healthcare that aims to enhance service delivery and improve patient …
marks a pivotal shift in healthcare that aims to enhance service delivery and improve patient …