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Significance Muscular hydrostats such as octopus arms and the elephant trunk have received much attention because of their dexterity in grabbing a wide range of objects. These animals have inspired… Click to show full abstract
Significance Muscular hydrostats such as octopus arms and the elephant trunk have received much attention because of their dexterity in grabbing a wide range of objects. These animals have inspired soft-robotic manipulators and actuators with various applications, from working with humans in disaster relief to picking up fruit. For soft robots to apply large forces, they will need a protective skin. This work shows that wrinkles and folds in skin can provide protection and flexibility to soft appendages. We hope this work will inspire future work in the mechanics of skin in both animals and robots.
Journal Title: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Year Published: 2022
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