Modular Soft Robotics: Modular Units, Connection Mechanisms, and Applications
Chao Zhang, Pingan Zhu, Yangqiao Lin, Z. Jiao, Jun Zou
Abstract
Modular Soft Robots In article number 1900166, Jun Zou and co-workers review modular soft robots (MSRs) that can transform themselves into different morphologies passively or actively. The materials, fabrication, actuation, sensing, and control of various modular units in MSRs are summarized. The connection mechanisms are also outlined. Insight of current challenges and future prospects of intelligent MSRs are highlighted.
Topics & Concepts
Modular designSelf-reconfiguring modular robotRobotSoft roboticsComputer scienceConnection (principal bundle)RoboticsArtificial intelligenceSystems engineeringControl engineeringEngineeringMechanical engineeringMobile robotRobot controlOperating systemModular Robots and Swarm IntelligenceSoft Robotics and ApplicationsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics