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  • Robotics
  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Miniature soft robots utilize smart materials actuated by external stimuli for mobility.
  • Their small size (micro- to centimeter scales) enables access to confined environments.
  • Dexterous locomotion is crucial for applications like minimally invasive surgery and lab-on-chip systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key advancements in miniature soft robot locomotion.
  • To identify challenges hindering the performance of these robots.
  • To inspire future strategies for enhancing robot agility.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of miniature soft robot gaits into terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial locomotion.
  • Focus on micro- to millimeter scale robots, excluding centimeter-scale aerial robots.
  • Discussion of prospective methods to improve gait performance within each category.

Main Results:

  • Highlighting current capabilities and limitations in miniature soft robot locomotion.
  • Analyzing strategies for enhancing terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial gaits.
  • Identifying areas for future research and development.

Conclusions:

  • Miniature soft robots possess transformative potential across various fields.
  • Improving locomotive gaits is essential for maximizing their utility.
  • Further research can lead to significantly more agile miniature soft robots.