Soft Robotics: Applications, Design and Control
Silvia Terrile
A PhD thesis covering soft robotic systems: design principles, flexible materials, actuation technologies, control strategies, and real-world applications in medical and industrial contexts. A rigorous academic treatment of a fast-growing field.
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