Reconfigurable Robots: Soft Interactions

This lecture by the instructor focuses on reconfigurable robots for soft interactions, covering topics such as challenges in soft interactions, achieving softness in robotics through materials and control methods, and the use of quasi-2D manufacturing for versatile robotic platforms. The lecture also delves into the combination of origami and modularity in robotics, the importance of tactile sensing in robotic touch, and the development of haptic wearables for interactive experiences. Additionally, it explores the concept of tangible reality through dynamically interactive platforms and the advancements in soft pneumatic actuators. The presentation concludes with a lab tour showcasing reconfigurable origami robots.