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Soft robots aim to accomplish tough jobs
November 1st, 2025
Samples of 3D-printed soft structures created by researchers at the University of Freiburg’s Laboratory for Soft Machines (SoftLab), made using thermoplastic polyurethane filament. Image: SoftLab While the topic of soft robotics is primarily exclusive to the academic and research world, it is still targeted at specific markets and applications. From the medical field and agriculture […]
Twisted soft robots navigate mazes
October 1st, 2022
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NC State) and the University of Pennsylvania have developed soft robots that can navigate complex environments such as mazes without input from humans or computer software. “These soft robots demonstrate ‘physical intelligence,’ meaning that structural design and smart materials are what allow the soft robot to navigate various situations, […]