Soft Robotic Manipulators

Soft robotic grippers provide gentle, adaptable, and precise object manipulation, catering to delicate tasks with unparalleled versatility and efficiency. Soft robotic grippers offer a paradigm shift in the field of robotics as they seamlessly adapt to various shapes and sizes. Their gentle yet powerful manipulation enhances efficiency, while their versatility accommodates diverse industries, from delicate gripping during surgeries to robust handling of deep-sea specimen.

Publications:

• Sandoval JA, Xu T, Adibnazari I, Deheyn DD, Tolley MT (2022). "Combining suction and friction to stabilize a soft gripper to shear and normal forces, for manipulation of soft objects in wet environments", IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(2), 4134-4141.

• Sandoval JA, Xu T, Tolley MT (2023) "Influence of stiffness on fluid channeling textures and their ability to grasp soft, wet objects for application to surgical grippers". Submitted.