A team led by the University of Oxford has developed a new class of soft robots that operate without electronics, motors, or ...

A new machine-learning technique can train and control a reconfigurable soft robot that can dynamically change its shape to complete a task. The researchers also built a simulator that can evaluate ...

A soft robotic system uses liquid crystal elastomers to merge shape shifting, gripping, and color change, demonstrating fully ...

One day, robots might navigate through your blood vessels to break up clots, deliver targeted chemotherapy or repair ruptured blood vessels more efficiently and effectively than existing tools, ...

A research team has developed groundbreaking 'soft valve' technology -- an all-in-one solution that integrates sensors and control valves while maintaining complete softness. Soft inflatable robots ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Soft robotics is designed to create flexible, adaptable devices capable of safe interaction with humans and delicate objects. This field has captivated researchers and engineers ...

From cells that migrate to tissues that heal, nature abounds with systems capable of sensing and adapting to their ...

A team led by the University of Oxford has developed a new class of soft robots that operate without electronics, motors, or ...

Scientists unveil a flexible 2.7 mm bioprinter that lets surgeons reconstruct vocal folds and prevent scarring after throat ...