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Area of Science:

  • Soft robotics
  • Robotics engineering
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • Soft robotics has seen significant growth since 2018, marked by increased research and publication quantity/quality.
  • The field attracts substantial attention from both researchers and the public.
  • A comprehensive understanding of soft robotics requires both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a quantitative and qualitative overview of the soft robotics field.
  • To analyze trends in soft robotics research from 2008-2022.
  • To examine key aspects of soft robotics, including design, control, and applications.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of publications using the term "Soft Robotics" (2008-2022).
  • Data sourced from multidisciplinary databases and a specialized journal.
  • Rigorous selection and detailed analysis of 111 selected bibliographic references.

Main Results:

  • Identified a significant increase in soft robotics research output and quality post-2018.
  • Analyzed 111 papers across three perspectives: biologically inspired design, control systems (closed/open-loop), and biomedical applications.
  • Highlighted key trends and advancements in the field.

Conclusions:

  • Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving and increasingly important research area.
  • Biologically inspired design, advanced control strategies, and diverse biomedical applications are central to current soft robotics research.
  • This review offers a structured overview for researchers and stakeholders in the field.