Cai-Zhi Zhou

Minimal-actuation feather star–inspired soft swimmers for multimodal 3D maneuverability

Complex, three-dimensional (3D) motions typically require actuator arrays and complex control architectures. Here, we present a feather star–inspired soft robotic swimmer that uses only two pneumatic inputs to produce three distinct and switchable swimming modes: jellyfish-like pulsation, fishlike propulsion, and rotor...