Ilievski, FilipMazzeo, Aaron D.Shepherd, Robert F.Chen, XinWhitesides, George2014-09-302011Ilievski, Filip, Aaron D. Mazzeo, Robert F. Shepherd, Xin Chen, and George M. Whitesides. 2011. “Soft Robotics for Chemists.” Angewandte Chemie International Edition 50, no. 8: 1890–1895.1433-7851http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:12967812Soft robots: A methodology based on embedded pneumatic networks (PneuNets) is described that enables large-amplitude actuations in soft elastomers by pressurizing embedded channels. Examples include a structure that can change its curvature from convex to concave, and devices that act as compliant grippers for handling fragile objects (e.g., a chicken egg).en-USelastomerspolymersroboticssoft lithographyJournal Article2014-09-3010.1002/ange.201006464