Soft robotics is characterized by robots constructed from highly compliant materials, such as elastomers and polymers, which mimic biological organisms in flexibility and adaptability. Unlike traditional robots with rigid components, soft robots can perform tasks in unstructured environments with enhanced safety and dexterity. Key to the operation of soft robots are flexible strain sensors, which monitor and measure mechanical deformations and forces exerted on the robot's structure. Flexible strain sensors are designed to deform with the robot's movements, providing real-time feedback on changes in shape, pressure, or force. These sensors are essential for enabling precise control, feedback mechanisms and adaptive behaviors in soft robotics applications. The development of innovative strain sensors involves creating materials that are both sensitive and durable, measuring their performance accurately and analyzing the data statistically to understand their capabilities and limitations.
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