Soft Robotics - "soft robots"

What is soft robotics?

The robotics experiences completely new impetus by the use of biologically inspired technologies. Thereby it relies on soft, organic structures and the imitation of movements from nature rather than on rigid materials and unyielding movements.
The goal is an intuitive and sensitive interaction of the robot. This can be achieved first through soft, organic structures, and second by highly intelligent components such as sensors or programmed algorithms. Therefore many scientific disciplines work hand in hand to explore possible applications of Soft Robotics. In the Soft Robotics therefore researchers in materials, ergonomics and bio-mechanics as well as bio-mechatronics experts closely collaborate with drive and software developers.