Open AccessModular Soft Robotics: Modular Units, Connection Mechanisms, and Applications
Author(s) -
Zhang Chao,
Zhu Pingan,
Lin Yangqiao,
Jiao Zhongdong,
Zou Jun
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced intelligent systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2640-4567
DOI - 10.1002/aisy.202070060
Subject(s) - modular design , self reconfiguring modular robot , robot , soft robotics , computer science , connection (principal bundle) , robotics , artificial intelligence , systems engineering , control engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , mobile robot , robot control , operating system
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.