5 accepted papers
Soft robotic manipulators have inherent advantages in underwater applications, as they generate motion by deforming seamless muscles rather than having rotational joints or sliding cylinders, as well as having excellent passive adaptability. However, limited by insufficient structural stiffness, ach
Soft-robotic manipulators, with their closed-chamber elastomeric actuators, natural water-sealing and inherent compliance, are ideal for underwater applications for compact, lightweight, and dexterous manipulation tasks. However, their low structure rigidity makes soft robots highly prone to underwa
A wide range of commonly performed dental procedures, from operative caries removal, crown preparation, filling, to Orthodontia, could potentially benefit from robotic assistance or enhancement. Despite the wide applicability, dental robots have received far less research attention in comparison wit
Ostraciiform body/caudal fish locomotion requires high-frequency oscillation of the caudal fin, yielding negligible body oscillations. It is the most ideal form of biomimetic locomotion for underwater robots where body-stabilization is required for photography or manipulation applications. This lett
This letter presents a biomimetic underwater soft robot design with novel propulsion and maneuvering mechanisms. The robot design took inspirations from cephalopod molluscs. The proposed robot comprises a soft mantle structure with multiple built-in soft actuators, which could deform to provide stee