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Shape‐Changing Robots: Shape Changing Robots: Bioinspiration, Simulation, and Physical Realization (Adv. Mater. 19/2021)
Author(s) -
Shah Dylan,
Yang Bilige,
Kriegman Sam,
Levin Michael,
Bongard Josh,
KramerBottiglio Rebecca
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.202170150
Subject(s) - robot , realization (probability) , robotics , shape change , artificial intelligence , soft robotics , computer science , human–computer interaction , soft materials , materials science , nanotechnology , mechanical engineering , engineering , biology , mathematics , statistics , evolutionary biology
Recent advances in soft robotics have allowed robots to begin changing their shape in response to evolving mission requirements. Next‐generation robots will be able to sense changes in their environment, automatically determine an optimal shape for the new landscape, and then morph into that shape to improve their efficiency. In article number 2002882, Rebecca Kramer‐Bottiglio and co‐workers present an overview of the literature related to robots that change shape to enhance and expand their functionality.