4 accepted papers
There is significant interest in creating compliant modular robots that can change their volume. Inspired by how biological cells move, these systems can potentially combine the resilience of modular robotics with the increased environmental interactions of soft robotics. However, current versions h
Many manipulation tasks require task-specific grasps that may initially be unavailable, requiring the robot to transition from grasp to grasp. Current approaches to in-hand manipulation often involve complex hardware or algorithms, which limits their use in real-world tasks. In this work, we present
The natural flexibility of soft robotic grippers allows for versatile and compliant grasping. However, this same flexibility can restrict the gripper’s strength. Striking a balance between compliance and strength is essential for effective soft grippers. In this work, we present Flexible Robust Obse…
Volume-changing robotic units present an exciting pathway for modular robotics. However, current attempts have been relatively limited, requiring tethers, complex fabrication or slow cycle times. In this letter, we present AuxBots: an auxetic-based approach to create high force, fast cycle time self