soft robotics
Origami Arms Extend The Reach Of Drones (VIDEO)
A robotic arm that is stiff when it needs to be but soft enough to fold up on demand could make drones even more useful.
Giving Robots A Sense Of Touch
Researchers in South Korea have used silicon and carbon nanotubes to make tactile sensors that could serve as robot skin.
Ooh, Wavy! These Soft Microbots Move Like Cilia
Big Hero 6's Hiro will be jealous. Korean researchers have developed microbots that can mimic the fluid movement of cilia.
Robots Could Get Touchy-Feely With This Transparent Smart Skin
This ultra-thin smart skin uses nine times fewer electrodes than other prototypes, and is self-powering too.
A Self-Walking Actuator Inspired By Caterpillars
Scientists have designed an actuator that can form complex three-dimensional structures in response to differing levels of humidity.
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Polymer Resonance Could Enable Soft Robotic Wings
A newly discovered resonance property of dielectric elastomers could be exploited to build highly efficient robotic wings.
