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The Rise of Soft Robotics: Flexible Machines for the Future
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Brandon Lewis
Created in the 1950s, soft robotics uses flexible materials such as silicone, rubber, and gel to move and deform rather than the steel and graphite of industrial robots. This blog highlights the advantages—and disadvantages—of soft robotics and new applications currently being explored.
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