New technology that invites expressive, two-way communication between a person and the soft, flexible object they are holding or wearing has been developed at the University of Bath. Subscribe to our ...

Soft robots made of squishy, flexible materials can squeeze into tight spaces and manipulate unusually shaped objects better than their rigid cousins. But their soft structures can sustain mechanical ...

A soft robot gripper changes shape to gently lift fragile objects and even humans, combining flexibility with surprising strength.

A soft robotic system uses liquid crystal elastomers to merge shape shifting, gripping, and color change, demonstrating fully integrated motion and optical feedback within a single flexible material. ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Human skin is remarkably complex, containing an array of receptors that provide detailed sensory information about our environment through the sense of touch. One unique feature ...