Glowing Sucker Octopus (Stauroteuthis syrtensis)‐Inspired Soft Robotic Gripper for Underwater Self‐Adaptive Grasping and Sensing
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202104382
Abstract: A soft gripper inspired by the glowing sucker octopus (Stauroteuthis syrtensis)’ highly evolved grasping capability enabled by the umbrella‐shaped dorsal and ventral membrane between each arm is presented here, comprising of a 3D‐printed linkage mechanism… read more here.
Keywords: octopus stauroteuthis; sucker octopus; soft gripper; gripper ... See more keywords
A novel approach to enhancing smart stiffness of soft robotic gripper fingers for wider grasping capability
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DOI: 10.1007/s41315-024-00398-z
Abstract: This paper presents a proposed design of soft gripper fingers with adjustable stiffness that could be employed in the applications requiring adaptable and stable grasping. The main idea is to combine the under-actuated cable driven… read more here.
Keywords: gripper finger; soft gripper; layer jamming; gripper ... See more keywords
A fast actuated soft gripper based on shape memory alloy wires
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ad2f0c
Abstract: The application of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuated soft grippers is limited by their slow recovery speed. In order to further expand their application range, as one of the solutions to address this limitation, this… read more here.
Keywords: soft gripper; actuated soft; shape memory; gripper ... See more keywords
Octopus-inspired soft gripper combined pneumatic actuators and particle jamming units for helical envelope
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ae00ab
Abstract: An octopus-inspired soft gripper was proposed by combined pneumatic actuators and particle jamming units (PJUs), which enable the proposed gripper to generate helical deformation and enhance the stiffness of the gripper. The structure design of… read more here.
Keywords: combined pneumatic; pneumatic actuators; soft gripper; gripper ... See more keywords
Pneumatically Actuated Soft Gripper with Bistable Structures.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2019.0195
Abstract: This study presents the design and test of a novel self-adaptive soft gripper, integrating pneumatic actuators and bistable carbon-fiber reinforced polymer laminates. The morphology was designed using the distinct structural characteristics of bistable structures; and… read more here.
Keywords: bistable structures; gripper; gripper bistable; pneumatically actuated ... See more keywords
Design and Feasibility Tests of a Lightweight Soft Gripper for Compliant and Flexible Envelope Grasping.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2020.0156
Abstract: A lightweight soft gripper for envelope grasping is proposed. The main component of the gripper is a spherical latex superelastic membrane whose material properties allow a grabbing function to be realized. The grasping process includes… read more here.
Keywords: design feasibility; envelope grasping; gripper; lightweight soft ... See more keywords
Stiffness-Tunable Soft Gripper with Soft-Rigid Hybrid Actuation for Versatile Manipulations.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2021.0025
Abstract: Highly flexible and environmentally adaptive soft robots have received considerable attention. There remains a demand for soft robots to realize the stiffness modulation and variable workspace for robust and versatile manipulations. This article presents a… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid actuation; rigid hybrid; soft gripper; gripper ... See more keywords
Variable Stiffness Object Recognition with a CNN-Bayes Classifier on a Soft Gripper.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2021.0105
Abstract: Soft grippers significantly widen the palpation capabilities of robots, ranging from soft to hard materials without the assistance of cameras. From a medical perspective, the detection of size and shape of hard inclusions concealed within… read more here.
Keywords: recognition; variable stiffness; bayes classifier; soft gripper ... See more keywords
Multifunctional Soft Gripper With Various Grip Modes via Single Linear Actuation and One-Shot Fabrication
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3622635
Abstract: Effective grasping and manipulation of objects with diverse shapes and sizes is critical for robotic applications. While advanced gripper designs have introduced multiple gripping modes to enhance versatility, these often rely on additional actuators, complex… read more here.
Keywords: multifunctional soft; grip; soft gripper; one shot ... See more keywords
A Flexible Triboelectric Nanogenerator Sensor for Bionic Soft Gripper Recognition Applications
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2023.3333521
Abstract: To enhance the tactile perception and human–computer interaction efficiency of soft robots, an intelligent soft gripper system is proposed in this study. The system utilizes triboelectric nanogenerator sensors to capture tactile information during the grasping… read more here.
Keywords: recognition; soft gripper; triboelectric nanogenerator; sensor ... See more keywords
TacPalm: A Soft Gripper With a Biomimetic Optical Tactile Palm for Stable Precise Grasping
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2024.3471812
Abstract: Manipulating fragile objects in environments such as homes and factories requires stable and gentle grasping along with precise and safe placement. Compared to traditional rigid grippers, the use of soft grippers reduces the control complexity… read more here.
Keywords: soft gripper; tactile; contact detection; optical tactile ... See more keywords