Frontiers in Robotics and AI

Original Research

Published on 03 Mar 2021

A Modular Geometrical Framework for Modelling the Force-Contraction Profile of Vacuum-Powered Soft Actuators

in Soft Robotics

Samuel Dutra Gollob
Clara Park
Bon Ho Brandon Koo
Ellen T. Roche

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2021.606938

5,598 views
11 citations

Original Research

Published on 26 Feb 2021

A Vision-Based Sensing Approach for a Spherical Soft Robotic Arm

in Soft Robotics

Matthias Hofer
Carmelo Sferrazza
Raffaello D’Andrea

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2021.630935

10,191 views
27 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Feb 2021

Sensor-Less and Control-Less Underactuated Grippers With Pull-In Mechanisms for Grasping Various Objects

in Soft Robotics

Atsushi Kakogawa
Yuki Kaizu
Shugen Ma

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2021.631242

6,484 views
7 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Feb 2021

Leveraging Geometry to Enable High-Strength Continuum Robots

in Soft Robotics

Jake A. Childs
Caleb Rucker

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2021.629871

6,171 views
17 citations

Original Research

Published on 12 Feb 2021

Learning Optimal Fin-Ray Finger Design for Soft Grasping

in Soft Robotics

Zhifeng Deng
Miao Li

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.590076

6,130 views
18 citations

Original Research

Published on 02 Feb 2021

How to Model Tendon-Driven Continuum Robots and Benchmark Modelling Performance

in Soft Robotics

Priyanka Rao
Quentin Peyron
Sven Lilge
Jessica Burgner-Kahrs

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.630245

37,222 views
146 citations

Original Research

Published on 29 Jan 2021

Model-Based Control and External Load Estimation of an Extensible Soft Robotic Arm

in Soft Robotics

Xiaojiao Chen
Dehao Duanmu
Zheng Wang

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.586490

4,425 views
11 citations

Original Research

Published on 28 Jan 2021

Remote Actuation Systems for Fully Wearable Assistive Devices: Requirements, Selection, and Optimization for Out-of-the-Lab Application of a Hand Exoskeleton

in Soft Robotics

Jan Dittli
Urs A. T. Hofmann
Tobias Bützer
Gerwin Smit
Olivier Lambercy
Roger Gassert

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.596185

12,836 views
29 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Jan 2021

An Assistive Soft Wrist Exosuit for Flexion Movements With an Ergonomic Reinforced Glove

in Soft Robotics

Domenico Chiaradia
Luca Tiseni
Michele Xiloyannis
Massimiliano Solazzi
Lorenzo Masia
Antonio Frisoli

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.595862

11,394 views
35 citations

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2020

Relationship Between Muscular Activity and Assistance Magnitude for a Myoelectric Model Based Controlled Exosuit

in Soft Robotics

Francesco Missiroli
Nicola Lotti
Michele Xiloyannis
Lizeth H. Sloot
Robert Riener
Lorenzo Masia

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.595844

7,618 views
22 citations

Original Research

Published on 15 Dec 2020

Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Driven Soft Robotic Structures With Bioinspired Skeletal and Muscular Reinforcement

in Soft Robotics

M. Franke
A. Ehrenhofer
S. Lahiri
E.-F. M. Henke
T. Wallmersperger
A. Richter

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.510757

10,622 views
44 citations

Original Research

Published on 07 Dec 2020

A Soft Five-Fingered Hand Actuated by Shape Memory Alloy Wires: Design, Manufacturing, and Evaluation

in Soft Robotics

Filomena Simone
Gianluca Rizzello
Stefan Seelecke
Paul Motzki

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.608841

12,603 views
30 citations

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2020

Motion Planning and Iterative Learning Control of a Modular Soft Robotic Snake

in Soft Robotics

Ming Luo
Zhenyu Wan
Yinan Sun
Erik H. Skorina
Weijia Tao
Fuchen Chen
Lakshay Gopalka
Hao Yang
Cagdas D. Onal

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.599242

9,261 views
29 citations

Original Research

Published on 27 Nov 2020

Design of a High-Speed Prosthetic Finger Driven by Peano-HASEL Actuators

in Soft Robotics

Zachary Yoder
Nicholas Kellaris
Christina Chase-Markopoulou
Devon Ricken
Shane K. Mitchell
Madison B. Emmett
Richard F. ff. Weir
Jacob Segil
Christoph Keplinger

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.586216

18,500 views
40 citations

Original Research

Published on 16 Nov 2020

Closed-Loop Control of Electro-Ribbon Actuators

in Soft Robotics

Richard Suphapol Diteesawat
Aaron Fishman
Tim Helps
Majid Taghavi
Jonathan Rossiter

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.557624

4,469 views
10 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Nov 2020

Employing Pneumatic, Telescopic Actuators for the Development of Soft and Hybrid Robotic Grippers

in Soft Robotics

Lucas Gerez
Che-Ming Chang
Minas Liarokapis

Frontiers in Robotics and AI

doi 10.3389/frobt.2020.601274

9,474 views
10 citations