Researchers have developed an AI control system that enables soft robotic arms to learn a wide repertoire of motions and tasks once, then adjust to new scenarios on the fly without needing retraining ...

Abstract: Soft robotics is a field of robotic system design characterized by materials and structures that exhibit large-scale deformation, high compliance, and rich multifunctionality. The ...

Figure 1: Mobile soft-robotic systems inspired by a range of biological systems. The key challenge for creating soft machines that achieve their full potential is the development of controllable soft ...

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soft Robotics today announced the release of mGrip, the company’s first on-demand, modular automation system. mGrip will enable the rapid proliferation of soft ...

Abstract: Soft robots are becoming increasingly prevalent, with unique applications to medical devices and wearable technology. Understanding the dynamics of nonlinear soft actuators is crucial to ...

The Robotics, Automation, and Manufacturing research cluster at Miami University’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) explores advanced technologies that integrate mechanical systems, ...

Picking the right simulation software is a big first step when you’re getting into mobile robotics. It’s not just about ...

Engineers made a pneumatic RAM chip using microfluidic valves instead of electronic transistors. The valves remain sealed against a pressure differential even when disconnected from an air supply line ...

The enhancements improve the programming and control of robotic systems and equipment, without sacrificing motion control and safety. The software features easier installation, due to the addition of ...

If pneumatic technology is associated with high force and speed, electronic actuators conjure up notions of precision and control. Together, the two technologies broaden the scope for the field of ...