Sustainable robots 4D printing

H Soleimanzadeh, B Rolfe, M Bodaghi… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Nature frequently serves as an inspiration for modern robotics innovations that emphasize
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

A Sarker, T Ul Islam, MR Islam - Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

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 …

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 …

Design of soft robots: a review of methods and future opportunities for research

B Hasanshahi, L Cao, KY Song, W Zhang - Machines, 2024 - eprints.whiterose.ac.uk
Soft robots present resilient and adaptable systems characterized by deformable bodies
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

V Varriale, A Cammarano, F Michelino… - Sustainable Production …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

A Review of Grey Literature on Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Regulations Regarding the Use of Robots in Nursing Practice

A Adeyemo, A Coffey, L Kingston - Journal of Nursing Regulation, 2025 - Elsevier
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 …