The rapid advancements in soft robotics have revolutionized the field of robotics, enabling innovative solutions for applications that demand adaptability, flexibility, and safe interaction with unstructured environments. Soft robots, characterized by their compliance and deformability, have shown significant promise in areas ranging from medical devices and wearable technologies to industrial automation and environmental exploration. However, the inherent complexity of soft robotic systems necessitates the development of advanced design methodologies, intelligent control strategies, and multimodal sensing capabilities to fully unlock their potential.
This special session on *Soft Robotics and Intelligent Control* aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to explore recent breakthroughs and emerging trends in this interdisciplinary domain. Key topics include the design and fabrication of soft robots using cutting-edge materials and bio-inspired architectures, advanced actuation techniques to achieve precise and efficient motion, and the integration of multimodal sensing systems for enhanced perception and adaptability.
Furthermore, this session will delve into novel control strategies, such as hybrid and model-free approaches, to address the challenges posed by the nonlinear and dynamic nature of soft robotic systems. Contributions on self-healing materials and their integration into soft robots, as well as innovative methods for stiffness modulation and intrinsic force sensing, are particularly encouraged. By fostering discussions on these critical topics, the session seeks to highlight the synergistic relationship between structure, sensing, actuation, and control, paving the way for the next generation of soft robotic systems.
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, share insights, and discuss practical applications, accelerating progress in this transformative field and advancing the boundaries of what soft robots can achieve in both theory and practice.
Topics (Including but not limited to):
- Design and Fabrication of Soft Robots
- Advanced Actuation Techniques of Soft Robots
- Bio-Inspired Design in Soft Robots
- Intrinsic Force Sensing and Control in Soft Robotics
- Hybrid Control Systems for Soft Robots
- Self-Healing Materials and Their Integration in Soft Robots
- Multimodal Sensing Abilities of Soft Robots
- Fusion of Vision, Tactile, and Proprioceptive Sensing in Soft Robots
- Control Strategies for Stiffness Modulation in Robotic Systems
- Model-Free Control Methods for Soft Robots
Chair: Prof. Han Yuan, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
Yuan Han, Professor of Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, PhD Supervisor. He has been dedicated to research in the field of flexible robotics, focusing on fundamental theories, key technologies, and application development. He has led over 20 research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published more than 50 academic papers, authored one academic monograph, and holds over 20 authorized national invention patents.
Co-chair: Dr. Qiong Wu, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
She received the M.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China, in 2021.
She is currently working toward the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen. Her research interests include soft grippers and force sensing methods.
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