How soft robots could shape our future

Researchers at Stanford University, with NSF funding, have developed a soft robot that combines traditional and soft robotics. This robot is safe, sturdy, and can move without being tethered. It can change shape to handle objects and move in controlled directions. The team sees potential applications in homes, workplaces, disaster response, and space exploration.

What are the advantages of the soft robot's design compared to traditional robots?

What potential applications do the researchers envision for their soft robots in disaster response?