Combining Locomotion and Grasping Functionalities in Soft Robots

Abstract

Locomotion and Grasping In article number 1900089, Alexander Yin and co-workers present a soft robotic platform by which both grasping and locomotion capabilities are achieved. Using a combination of pneumatic legged actuation and stabilizing acrylic bone structure, the robot is able to move, grip, and sustain significant payloads as compared to its own body weight.