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Soft robotics

Soft robotics is a branch of robotics that builds machines from compliant, flexible materials, often inspired by living organisms. RobotsBuzz topic readers can find news, research and product launches on soft actuators, tactile sensing, and bio-inspired grippers and wearable devices.

Strength and flexibility of a giraffe's neck inspired a new robot in Japan

Strength and flexibility of a giraffe's neck inspired a new robot in Japan
Austrian scientists create soft actuator from biodegradable materials

Austrian scientists create soft actuator from biodegradable materials
Photo: news.mit.edu

MIT researchers build microrobot with soft actuators
Photo: via.ritzau.dk

Researchers Create Insect-Inspired Robotic Grippers
Photo: zhaw.ch

New tactile device transmits emotions from human touch with nearly 80% accuracy
Photo: news.mit.edu

MIT researchers create system for designing and training intelligent soft robots
Photo: ai.facebook.com

Meta AI researchers create ReSkin, a universal 'skin' for AI tactile perception research
Photo: news.mit.edu

MIT researchers create fabric that senses user movements and responds to them
Photo: engadget.com

Pneumatic computer memory helps robot control its movements
Photo: cnet.com

Futuristic bionic arm helps amputees feel touch and movement
Photo: naked-science.ru

South Korean scientists build a chameleon robot that camouflages itself in real time
Photo: earth.com

Fast microfiber actuators successfully mimic human muscles
Photo: mit.edu

Robotic Hand for Amputees: Real-Time Tactile Control