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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Highly Dynamic Soft Electrohydraulic Origami Actuators for Agile and Multimodal Robotic Locomotion

SmartBot, EarlyView.
Most current soft robots still lag far behind their natural counterparts in both agility and speed, mainly attributed to the limited morphing modes and performance of soft actuators. Here, the authors report a new methodology of electrohydraulic origami (EHO) for creating powerful and multimodal soft actuators with large strain, high speed, lightweight,
Wenbo Li, Yuanzhen Zhang, Guorui Li, Hai Li, Kai Tao, Wenming Zhang, Jian Xu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Breakdown and Self‐Clearing Performance During the Energy Harvesting Process of Dielectric Elastomer Generators Using Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes Electrodes

High Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For dielectric elastomer generators (DEG), electrical breakdown is the main failure mode during their working cycle. The application of self‐clearing electrodes is of great significance to avoid a single breakdown leading to the failure of the entire generator.
Zihang Xu, Zepeng Lv, Chen Zhang, Kai Wu, Peter Morshuis, Aurore Claverie   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards efficient elastic actuation in bio-inspired robotics using dielectric elastomer artificial muscles [PDF]

, 2019
In nature, animals reduce their cost of transport by utilizing elastic energy recovery. Emerging soft robotic technologies such as dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) offer an advantage in achieving biomimetic energy efficient locomotion thanks to ...
Cao, Chongjing, Conn, Andrew T., Gao, Xing   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Electroactive Liquid Crystal Elastomers as Soft Actuators

Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 24, 23 March 2026.
Electroactive liquid crystal elastomers (eLCEs) can be actuated via electromechanical, electrochemical, or electrothermal effects. a) Electromechanical effects include Maxwell stress, electrostriction, and the electroclinic effect. b) Electrochemical effects arise from electrode redox reactions.
Yakui Deng, Min‐Hui Li
wiley   +1 more source

Open-loop control for displacement of balloon-type dielectric elastomer actuator pre-stretched with water pressure

ROBOMECH Journal
Soft actuators have attracted significant attention owing to their unique characteristics and potential for various applications. A dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) is a type of soft actuator driven by electric voltage and has superior characteristics,
Asahi Tsujino, Takeshi Hayakawa
doaj   +1 more source

Large Deformable Soft Actuators Using Dielectric Elastomer and Origami Inspired Structures [PDF]

, 2019
There have been significant developments in the field of robotics. Significant development consists of new configurations, control mechanisms, and actuators based upon its applications.
Park, JangHo
core   +1 more source

Power optimization of a conical dielectric elastomer actuator for resonant robotic systems [PDF]

, 2020
Insects utilize resonant actuation to amplify the flapping stroke and improve the energy efficiency. The inherent elasticity in dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) offers the advantage over conventional actuators of achieving resonant actuation with no
Burgess, Stuart C, Cao, Chongjing, Conn, Andrew T, Gao, Xing   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Bioinspired Twisted Artificial Muscles with Enhanced Performance for Underwater Applications

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.
A climbing plant‐inspired twisted artificial muscle (TAM) with a braided configuration and seal‐inspired thermal insulation enables high‐performance underwater actuation. Enhanced deformation, reduced heat dissipation, and rapid motion are validated through a bionic ray that exhibits straight and turning motions.
Jin Sun, Yuan Fu, Shijng Zhang, Jing Li, Dehong Wang, Junkao Liu, Yingxiang Liu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecosystem‐Centered Robot Design: Toward Ecoresorbable Sustainability Robots (ESRs)

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.
Robots exploring natural ecosystems can support monitoring and conservation, but must adopt ecosystem‐centered design to avoid pollution, waste, and damage. This review proposes guidelines for co‐designing ecoresorbable sustainability robots (ESRs), uniting materials, robotics, and ecological contexts in a single framework.
Tülin Yılmaz Nayır, Yuan Fang, Consuelo Contreras, Andrew K. Schulz, Florian Hartmann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source