The rise of soft robots and the actuators that drive them (.PDF Download)

    Sept. 27, 2013
    Inexpensive robots of all forms are on the rise. Most are tailored to specific applications, so they don't rely on programming for all their intelligence. Instead, their geometry and actuators themselves carry some smarts. Register or Sign in below to download the full article in .PDF format ...

    Inexpensive robots of all forms are on the rise. Most are tailored to specific applications, so they don’t rely on programming for all their intelligence. Instead, their geometry and actuators themselves carry some smarts. Many use...

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