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Functional Fibers in Soft Robotics: Advances in Material, Structural, and Systemic Tactics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Fiber‐form robotic systems offer a scalable pathway toward embodied intelligence in soft robotics. This review surveys functional fibers as material, structural, and systemic elements, highlighting advances in responsive materials, architectural programing, and fabrication strategies.
Joonhee Won +5 more
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A Pneumatic Soft Glove System Based on Bidirectional Bending Functionality for Rehabilitation
BiomimeticsStroke-related hand dysfunction significantly limits the ability to perform daily activities. Pneumatic soft gloves can provide rehabilitation training and support for individuals with impaired hand function, enhancing their independence.
Xiaohui Wang +5 more
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Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Soft robotics enables biocompatible, compliant medical devices, but clinical translation requires design‐driven engineering beyond materials. This perspective reviews implantable, surgical, and wearable systems by actuation mechanism, highlighting how optimized architectures and integration improve mechanical interfacing, adaptability, and durability ...
Ho Jun Jin +3 more
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IEEE AccessThe field of Soft Robotics proposes the use of flexible and compliant materials in the fabrication of soft actuators that can interact with humans in a safer way than conventional robots.
Leandro Seiti Goia +2 more
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Shape optimization of pneumatic soft actuators
Soft actuators, characterized by their compliance and flexibility, have tremendous potential for diverse applications, ranging from medical devices to submarine operations. However, significant challenges remain in the design of these actuators, specifically in maintaining precise control over their mechanical behavior and motion.
Dalklint, Anna +2 more
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FiN‐Kiri: Fabric‐Based Inflatable Kirigami Actuator for Multimodal Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This study introduces a type of inflatable fabric‐based kirigami actuator capable of performing bending motion. The actuator is utilized as soft grippers, a crawling robot and a swimming robot. The crawling robot demonstrated extraordinary motion capabilities, such as moving forward, turning and navigating a narrow tunnel.
Yang Yu +12 more
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Pneumatic Bellow Actuator with Embedded Sensor Using Conductive Carbon Grease
SensorsThe present work demonstrates the manufacturing process of a pneumatic bellow actuator with an embedded sensor, utilizing a novel manufacturing approach through the complete use of additive manufacturing techniques, such as direct ink writing (DIW) and ...
David Moreno +2 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This study presents a soft pneumatic fabric bidirectional actuation module (PNEUMA) capable of generating high torque in both bending directions within a single integrated architecture. PNEUMA achieves up to 50 Nm with reduced inflation volume and a lightweight design.
Odysseas Simatos +2 more
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3D-Printed soft pneumatic actuators: enhancing flexible gripper capabilities
ROBOMECH JournalSoft gripping technologies have attracted significant attention due to their potential to advance mechatronics and human-machine interaction. Among various soft actuation methods, 3D-printed, pneumatic-based soft actuators stand out for their versatility
Shivashankar Hiremath +2 more
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Design and Applications of High Force Generation in 3D-Printed Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
ActuatorsIncreasing the force generation and scalability of soft pneumatic actuators poses significant challenges in robotics applications, especially where high load capacities and precise control are required. This paper presents UniBPAM, a novel, scalable soft
Jae Hyeong Park +10 more
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