O. Yasa, Yasunori Toshimitsu, M. Michelis, Lewis S. Jones, Miriam Filippi, T. Buchner, Robert K. Katzschmann
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Abstract
Soft robots’ flexibility and compliance give them the potential to outperform traditional rigid-bodied robots while performing multiple tasks in unexpectedly changing environments and conditions. However, soft robots have not yet revealed their full potential since nature is still far more advanced in several areas, such as locomotion and manipulation. To understand what limits their performance and hinders their transition from laboratory to real-world conditions, future studies should focus on understanding the principles behind the design and operation of soft robots. Such studies should also consider the major challenges with regard to complex materials, accurate modeling, advanced control, and intelligent behaviors. As a starting point for such studies, this review provides a current overview of the field by examining the working mechanisms of advanced actuation and sensing modalities, modeling techniques, control strategies, and learning architectures for soft robots. Next, we summarize how these approaches can be applied to create sophisticated soft robots and examine their application areas. Finally, we provide future perspectives on what key challenges should be tackled first to advance soft robotics to truly add value to our society. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems, Volume 14 is May 2023. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.
期刊介绍:
The Annual Review of Control, Robotics, and Autonomous Systems offers comprehensive reviews on theoretical and applied developments influencing autonomous and semiautonomous systems engineering. Major areas covered include control, robotics, mechanics, optimization, communication, information theory, machine learning, computing, and signal processing. The journal extends its reach beyond engineering to intersect with fields like biology, neuroscience, and human behavioral sciences. The current volume has transitioned to open access through the Subscribe to Open program, with all articles published under a CC BY license.