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Bioinspired Structures for Soft Robots

A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825). This special issue belongs to the section "Actuators for Robotics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 580

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Yanhong Peng

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1. College of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
2. Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 4648601, Japan
Interests: soft robotics; wearable robotics; bioinspired robotics; deep learning; large language model (LLM)
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Dr. Fangchao Hu

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College of Mechanical Engineering, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
Interests: autonomous vehicle technology; environment awareness and map building; computer vision; artificial intelligence
Dr. Yi Li

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Department of Materials and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268, USA
Interests: polymer-based soft robotics; underwater robots; biomedical soft robots

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In the dynamic field of soft robotics, emulating biological systems offers fertile ground for revolutionary designs and functionalities, as the structures of organisms have been optimized through thousands of years of evolution. Our Special Issue, titled "Bioinspired Structures for Soft Robots", focuses on the intersection of biomimetic principles and the latest advancements in soft robotic technologies. This Special Issue aims to explore how designs inspired by the complex structures and functions of living organisms can lead to innovative soft robotic systems that are adaptable, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into environments ranging from the ocean depths to daily human interaction.

We encourage submissions that delve into the design and fabrication of bioinspired soft robots; highlight applications in medical, rehabilitation, and wearable technologies; and provide insightful modeling and simulations of bioinspired structures. Contributions may also include detailed case studies on specific robots inspired by biological entities like octopi and inchworm, showcasing the practical applications and challenges of replicating biological movement and functionality.

We look forward to your novel research contributions that push the boundaries of what bioinspired soft robotics can achieve, driving forward the capabilities and understanding of this burgeoning field.

Dr. Yanhong Peng
Dr. Fangchao Hu
Dr. Yi Li
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • bioinspired robotics
  • soft robotic actuators
  • biomimetic design principles
  • smart materials
  • artificial muscles
  • autonomous sensor integration
  • medical, wearable, and rehabilitation robotics
  • robotics in harsh environments
  • autonomous decision making
  • integrated sensors

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Dual-Layer Flexible Capacitance Sensor with Wide Range and High Sensitivity
by Benyuan Fu, Zipei Wang, Kun Chen, Zebing Mao, Hao Wang, Benxiang Ju and Yanhong Peng
Actuators 2025, 14(5), 251; https://doi.org/10.3390/act14050251 - 16 May 2025
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Flexible pressure sensors have attracted great attention due to their extensive applications in human–computer interaction and health monitoring. So far, the development of flexible pressure sensors that balance high sensitivity and a wide measurement range remains a challenge. Herein, a double-layer dielectric structure [...] Read more.
Flexible pressure sensors have attracted great attention due to their extensive applications in human–computer interaction and health monitoring. So far, the development of flexible pressure sensors that balance high sensitivity and a wide measurement range remains a challenge. Herein, a double-layer dielectric structure with a surface convex structure is reported for the preparation of flexible capacitive pressure sensors. The double-layer dielectric structure, which is composed of a silicone rubber-based conductive elastomer with a surface micro-convex structure and a PVA-H-based conductive elastomer, balances the advantages and disadvantages of the two conductive elastomer dielectrics. It can form a complete micro-capacitive network under relatively large pressures, enabling the sensor to have high sensitivity at different stages (1.7 kPa−1, 0–104 kPa; 19.14 kPa−1, 104–140 kPa), thus achieving a dual enhancement of sensitivity and sensing range. Additionally, the sensor has been successfully applied to scenarios such as monitoring of human breathing, speaking, and movement, as well as mouse clicks, demonstrating its great potential in the fields of health monitoring and human–computer interaction applications. Full article
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