Soft robotics is a term used in the robotics, automation and Industry 4.0 categories to describe a new development in robotics in which robots are built from soft, flexible materials. In contrast to conventional robots made of metal and rigid parts, soft robots are particularly adaptable and safe to use with humans.
Put simply, Soft Robotics mimics how natural creatures such as octopuses or human hands move. This makes them ideal for tasks that require delicacy and flexibility, such as sorting delicate foods or packing fragile goods.
A concrete example can be found in the food industry: Soft robotic arms can pick up eggs or tomatoes without crushing them. This is difficult with traditional robots. They are also safer when humans and robots work closely together because the risk of injury is much lower.
Soft Robotics takes automation and robotics to a new level and opens up new opportunities for companies to perform sensitive tasks efficiently and safely.
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