— A discussion on new industries that could be created by soft robots
Soft robotics is an emerging field that is currently receiving significant interest. However, widespread commercialization has not yet occurred. Currently, the most promising applications of soft robots are in the biomedical sector and manufacturing. In this review, we will briefly examine the current state of these developments.
<aside> <img src="/icons/forward_orange.svg" alt="/icons/forward_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Why do you think soft robots can be particularly suitable for biomedical use?
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Depending on the level of interaction with humans, different levels of biocompatibility and biomimicry are required for bio-medical soft robots.
<aside> <img src="/icons/forward_orange.svg" alt="/icons/forward_orange.svg" width="40px" /> Bio-Compatibility: The materials used in soft robots must be compatible to a certain extent with the human body and tissues.
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This includes bio/chemical compatibility in that…