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Phys.org — Technology · October 4, 2026 · On the brief until October 18, 2026

Rubber ducks and screwdrivers put dexterous new soft robotic gripper to the test

Mechanical EngineeringRoboticsMaterials Science
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Researchers built a modular soft robotic gripper with three flexible fingers that rotate and bend. The device turns and repositions held items without letting go. This allows engineers to achieve in-hand manipulation with replaceable, flexible parts instead of rigid links.

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Students can evaluate the design trade-offs between rigid and soft robotic fingers when controlling delicate, irregular items.

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