Healthcare Biorobotics Lab research in soft robotics at the University of Oxford

Our work is positioned at the forefront of innovation in soft robotics, extending beyond the mere “softness” of the material. By adopting a broader interpretation of “soft,” we aim to develop “soft” actuators and “soft” sensors that offer measurable compliance to both users and the environment. This new paradigm of soft robotic design encompasses “online” adaptation to external stimuli and “offline” optimization of the morphology of the soft actuators and sensors, reflecting a form of evolution. It also includes “control strategies” learned through interaction with the environment. Current research projects include:

1. The design and development of ready-to-use Artificial Muscles
2. The development of multimodal active soft sensors