The Future of Robotics: Soft and Flexible
“Nature uses soft material frequently and stiff material sparingly”-Vogel 1995 -Better bend than broken. Soft robotics is revolutionizing the field by replacing rigid structures with soft, flexible materials. Compliant body (elastomers) makes a robot softer and more flexible. Robotic grippers are an important component in the industry due to their ability to manipulate objects. Soft…