Soft Robotics (real world)

"Sensing in Soft Robotics." By Chidanand Hegde, Shlomo Magdassi, et al. ACS Nano 2 August 2023. NIH, National Library of Medicine. As of 5 November 2024, here.[1]

From the Abstract, relevant here: the definition, and the illustration of a cartoon octopus.

Soft robotics is an exciting field of science and technology that enables robots to manipulate objects with human-like dexterity. Soft robots can handle delicate objects with care, access remote areas, and offer realistic feedback on their handling performance. However, increased dexterity and mechanical compliance of soft robots come with the need for accurate control of the position and shape of these robots. Therefore, soft robots must be equipped with sensors for better perception of their surroundings, location, force, temperature, shape, and other stimuli for effective usage. This review highlights recent progress in sensing feedback technologies for soft robotic applications.

RDE, finishing, with thanks to Lisa Yaszek for the term, 5Nov24