Researchers have taken inspiration from origami to create inflatable structures that can bend, twist and move in complex, distinct ways from a single source of pressure. Inflatable soft actuators that ...

In the broad arena of motion control, bladder-type inflatable actuators fill a limited niche: Short stroke, wide area, high or constant-force motion. That said, when bladders are appropriate, they ...

Inflatable actuators that change shape based on injected pressure can be strong, but their big limitation is that they always deform in the same way. The Kresling pattern, which inspired the actuator ...

The Ant Roach is a 15-foot inflatable walking robot created by Otherlab. This innovative robot was designed to demonstrate the potential of inflatable structures in carrying heavy items, showcasing a ...

Inflatable soft actuators that can change shape with a simple increase in pressure can be powerful, lightweight, and flexible components for soft robotic systems. But there’s a problem: These ...

In the broad arena of motion control, bladder-type inflatable actuators fill a limited niche: Short stroke, wide area, high or constant-force motion. In the broad arena of motion control, bladder-type ...