A Review on Actuator and Manipulator Techniques in Soft Robotics

Abstract

Conventional robots which are based on the rigid links, preprogrammed single task control, and limited adaptability has very less scope in future robotics. Soft robotics is a breakthrough from this continuum designs and able us to develop more dexterous, flexible, simple, and human compliant robots. Soft robotics has made significant progress in the last few years in terms of principles, techniques, and material. This review presents different key principles and technologies which are currently in use for developing soft robots regarding actuators, manipulators, and sensors. Along with this, it explains their features, limitations, and available scope in future for developing modern robots.