5 accepted papers
Soft growing robots have the potential to be useful for complex manipulation tasks and navigation for inspection or search and rescue. They are designed with plant-like properties, allowing them to evert and steer multiple links and explore cluttered environments. However, this variety of operations
Soft growing robots mimic plant-like growth to navigate complex environments thanks to their specific actuation and material. This class of robots can also be used for manipulation tasks. While manufacturing these robots for specific tasks, it is crucial to carefully design their length and placemen
Robotic exoskeletons can enhance human strength and aid people with physical disabilities. However, designing them to ensure safety and optimal performance presents significant challenges. Developing exoskeletons should incorporate specific optimization algorithms to find the best design. This study…
Soft robot serial chain manipulators with the capability for growth, stiffness control, and discrete joints have the potential to approach the dexterity of traditional robot arms, while improving safety, lowering cost, and providing an increased workspace, with potential application in home environm…
Soft growing robots are proposed for use in applications such as complex manipulation tasks or navigation in disaster scenarios. Safe interaction and ease of production promote the usage of this technology, but soft robots can be challenging to teleoperate due to their unique degrees of freedom. In…