Innovative Soft Robot Mimics Human and Animal Movements

The soft robot created by German and Swiss scientists performs movements similar to those observed in humans and animals. Electrohydraulic actuators connected to a skeleton with tendons function like real muscles. The device, compared to those powered by motors, is much more energy-efficient and also performs better in unconventional environments, all without the need for any sensors. The electrohydraulic leg is likely to find applications in devices such as grippers.