The Leafbot does not need complicated motion control. It is simply driven by a vibration motor. The legs are made of silicone.

Soft robotics is an emerging field in the robotic world with promising adaptability in navigating unstructured environments.

From sizing advice via selfies to robot stock-takers, online shopping behemoths have increasingly turned to artificial ...

Researchers in Japan have developed Leafbot, a soft robot capable of moving over uneven surfaces that could find applications in disaster relief, pipeline inspections and precision farming.