Soft robotics is a field gaining increasing interest among engineers, particularly due to its growing use in the biomedical industry. For example, as advancements in biomimicry continue to evolve and improve over time, soft robots have shown promise for applications such as prosthetics, artificial muscles, and surgical instruments. Actuators play a critical role in this field, as they essentially act as the muscles of the robot. In this blog post, we will explore how ionic polymer–metal composites (IPMCs) can be used as actuators with a manta-ray inspired soft robot model. Read more
