soft robots

Image of four-step process of capturing microplastics from water.

Mar 26, 2025

New Water Microcleaners Self-Disperse, Capture Microplastics and Float Up for Removal

Proof-of-concept work uses unique, safe particles to remove microplastics in a single cycle.

photo shows several caterpillar robots bent in different poses, demonstrating how they move forward and backward

Mar 22, 2023

Robot Caterpillar Demonstrates New Approach to Locomotion for Soft Robotics

The caterpillar-like soft robot that can move forward, backward and dip under narrow spaces.

Image of 3D hydrogel

May 14, 2021

Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Jelly

The material has potential uses in soft robotics, wound healing and cell scaffolding.

A still image from a video showing a 3-D printed magnetic mesh.

Jan 23, 2019

3D-Printed Soft Mesh Robots Created

NC State researchers create 3D-printed soft robots.