Journal of Unmanned Undersea Systems Volume 33, Issue 5, 2025 Underwater Soft Robots Recent Advances in Underwater Flexible Sensors Authors Wang Tingyu1,2, Shi Keyong3, Wu Mengwei4, Tang Wei1,2,* Affiliations 1. School of Nano Science and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences2. Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences3. School of Mechanical … Read more
When we think of robots, we often instinctively associate them with cold metal shells and rigid mechanical joints, as if “rationality” and “coldness” are inherent labels. However, the emergence of Xiaopeng Robotics has completely shattered this preconceived notion, bringing a tangible warmth to technology for the first time. It is not merely a simple assembly … Read more
In our increasingly digital world, the way humans interact with machines is undergoing a profound transformation. From traditional keyboards and mice to touch screens, voice control, and gesture recognition, human-machine interfaces are evolving towards more intuitive and natural interactions. In recent years, a new technology known as “soft human-machine interface” is quietly reshaping the way … Read more
Recently, Professor Zhang Weihong from Northwestern Polytechnical University, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with partners from City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, successfully developed a miniature multifunctional soft robot based on electroactive polymers. This robot can autonomously inspect and melt ice in extremely cold environments and … Read more
Recently, the team led by Academician Zhang Weihong from the Key Laboratory of Aerospace Structure Technology at Northwestern Polytechnical University collaborated with Academician Lui Kin from City University of Hong Kong and Professor Wang Zuankai from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University to achieve new advancements in the field of soft robotics. They successfully developed a … Read more
In recent years, research on micrometer-scale soft robots has gained significant momentum, with potential applications spanning targeted drug delivery, tissue repair, environmental monitoring, and micro-mechanical operations. However, achieving complex motion control at the microscale, particularly mimicking the diverse movements of natural microorganisms (such as peristalsis, worm-like crawling, swimming, etc.), has been a core challenge hindering … Read more
Click the blue text above to subscribe (Image from Nano Today official website) Robotic technology is transforming industry and daily life. As an interdisciplinary field, robotics has garnered significant attention from mechanical engineering, computer science, materials science, chemistry, and other disciplines, facilitating the practical application of robots from micro/nano scales to macro scales. Traditional rigid … Read more
Intelligent Soft Robotic System Based on Triboelectric Multi-Sensor Fusion for High-Precision Object Recognition Article Overview Recently, Professor Hu Ning’s team from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Hebei University of Technology proposed an intelligent soft robotic system based on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG). The research results were published in the internationally renowned journal Advanced Functional Materials … Read more
Week 34, 2025 One Sentence a Week: May you learn something The doubts held by humanity are the seeds of science. 1 Triboelectric Charge Density Pub Date: 2025-08-14 DOI:10.1002/adma.202510157 A Universal Orientation-Engineering Strategy for Enhancing Mechano-Electric Conversion Performance in Semi-Crystalline Biopolymers Enhancing Mechano-Electric Conversion Performance in Semi-Crystalline Biopolymers through a Universal Orientation Control Strategy Advanced … Read more
IntroductionMedical robotics technology is leading innovation in various fields such as precision surgery, rehabilitation therapy, and patient assistance. Existing rigid robots have high precision but lack flexibility, posing risks of tissue damage and difficulties in natural interaction with humans. Therefore, the use of soft robotics technology, which utilizes soft materials, has garnered significant attention.Soft robots … Read more