Soft robotics is a new paradigm shift in robotic research. They offer flexibility and multi-environmental functionality, contrary to rigid robots. Most soft robots function based on pneumatic circuits (pressurized air and valves). But the main issue is their brain circuit that is usually heavier and requires electricity. Michael T. Tolley and his team designed a soft robot that uses pneumatic circuits made up of tubes and soft valves. These circuits are embedded in the robot’s body, making them lightweight and cheap. This robot can walk if given instructions or move in response to the environment. Currently, this robot is thought to be used as a toy or infiltrating the dungeons where other circuits don’t work. Read More…