This gripper was inspired by natural vines. It quickly wraps around an object and clasps it tightly, allowing for a secure grip. (Image: The researchers) Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated miniature soft hydraulic actuators that can be used to control the deformation and motion of soft robots that are less than a millimeter thick. The researchers have also demonstrated that this technique works with shape memory materials, allowing users to repeatedly lock the soft robots into a desired shape and return to the original shape as needed.
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