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Scientists 'knit' soft robotic wearables for easier design and fabrication
Scientists have developed a new way to design and build soft robots that could lead to new assistive and rehabilitative devices.
MIT gives soft robots a better sense of touch and spatial awareness
Researchers from MIT give robotic grippers a better sense what they’re gripping and how much force to use.
Self-folding 'Rollbot' changes its shape in response to heat
Soft robots have potential applications in everything from space exploration to health care, as they're able to change shape depending on the needs of their environment. Most soft robots need to be "tethered" though, meaning they need to be attached to a cable which supplies compressed air or instructions. Now, a team of scientists has come up with an untethered soft robot which is able to change its shape in response to heat.
