The main hub for Soft Robotics in the UK. Our mission is to promote collaborations on Soft Robotics between academics, industry and stake-holders.
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23 Nov 2021
We are excited to announce that we will be running a series of workshops on Dec 2-3 titled "From Non-Roboticists to Soft Robotics", both aimed at improving interdisciplinary collaboration within Soft Robotics. All info and free tickets can be found here:
softrobotics.uk/events
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
23 Nov 2021
We are excited to announce that we will be running a series of workshops on Dec 2-3 titled "From Non-Roboticists to Soft Robotics", both aimed at improving interdisciplinary collaboration within Soft Robotics. All info and free tickets can be found here:
softrobotics.uk/events
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16 Nov 2021
Ali Shtarbanov, from the @MIT @medialab, will give a free talk @ImperialDyson (Nov 23) about his creation FlowIO, a open-source miniature pneumatics development platform aimed at increasing engagement with soft programmable materials. Link to tickets:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/flowio-pl…
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27 Oct 2021
Soft exosuits might be the future of rehab, here's how.
@SoftLabBristol @BristolRobotLab
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13 Oct 2021
Credit card-sized soft pumps that power wearable artificial muscles could change the life of thousands of people with mobility issues. The @SoftLabBristol at @BristolRobotLab is where all of this starts. More of this here:
bristol.ac.uk/news/2021/febr…
12 Oct 2021
Truly ground-breaking robotics research with real benefits for all, particularly older people - all at the University of Bristol
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30 Sep 2021
Two fully-funded positions available in the field of soft and compliant robots at @SussexUni, under the supervision of Dr @HareeshGodaba and Dr @HerzigNicolas. Complete requirements and the procedure for formal application process can be found here:
sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply
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20 Jul 2021
Soft robotics can bridge the gap between biological organisms and robots. In this article, Prof Jonathan Rossiter discusses the properties of soft materials and systems that will allow robots to be thought of as robotic organisms rather than machines.
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
28 Jun 2021
Great 1st day of our workshop "Introduction to Soft Robotics for Industry". Shout out to all our speakers and people who have helped to makes this happen @SoftRoboticsUK @UKRobotics @EPSRC
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28 Jun 2021
Next up is Dr Andrew Conn, which will introduce some principles of bio-inspired soft actuation techniques.
@SoftLabBristol @BristolRobotLab @BristolUni
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28 Jun 2021
Our workshop Introduction to Soft Robotics for Industry is underway now! Thank you @adamastokes for your insightful talk on the modelling and control of soft systems. Our next guest speaker, @KasparAlthoefer, will give his view on what soft robotics is.
@ARQ_QMUL @EdinburghUni
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22 Jun 2021
Less than a week to our workshop "Introduction to Soft Robotics for Industry". Our speakers will deliver their views on how soft robotics can benefit industry in an engaging discussion that spans over a day and a half. For more details and to sign up:
softrobotics.uk/events/intro…
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
19 Jun 2021
Wonderful to see that more and more people understand that morphology can provide useful functionality - “The rise of intelligent matter” in @Nature #MorphologicalComputation nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
18 Jun 2021
Register now for "Introduction to Soft Robotics for Industry" - a 1.5 day interactive workshop of introductionary talks, presentations, and discussions. Hosted by @SoftRoboticsUK on 28th - 29th June. eventbrite.com/e/introductio… #RobotShowcase #SoftRobotics #Industry #Free #Event
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
16 Jun 2021
Have you booked your ticket to the @BristolRobotLab virtual Lab Conference on the 30th June?
This conference is the perfect opportunity for you to explore what they have to offer and how to collaborate to solve real world challenges. 🤖👇
bit.ly/3wwauLG
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16 Jun 2021
We present our first industry partner @shadowrobot, developers of the world's first haptic telerobot hand. Their present and future are tightly coupled to soft robotics. To see how, visit their website at:
shadowrobot.com/
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
14 Jun 2021
.@BristolRobotLab will host a virtual conference on Wednesday 30 June, showcasing cutting-edge research and opportunities for organisations to engage with the UK’s largest robotics research laboratory.
Find out more and register here: info.uwe.ac.uk/news/uwenews/…
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
14 Jun 2021
Don't forget to register for "Introduction to Soft Robotics for Industry" on 28th - 29th June - a 1.5 day interactive workshop of introductionary talks, industry presentations, and discussions hosted by @SoftRoboticsUK. eventbrite.com/e/introductio… #RobotShowcase #SoftRobotics
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Soft Robotics UK retweeted
11 Jun 2021
Two PDRA positions available in SoftLab!: Research Associates in soft robotic actuation, sensing and control for Robotic Food. Closing Date: 22 June 2021 bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/deta… as part of H2020 robofood.org/ @EPFL_en @WUR @IITalk
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11 Jun 2021
Don't miss our first workshop on Soft Robotics for Industry (28-29 June) where a panel of experts will unveil the potential of soft robots for industrial applications.
Workshop schedule, list of confirmed speakers and further info can be found here:
softrobotics.uk/events/intro…
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9 Jun 2021
Meet our academic partner Prof @KasparAlthoefer, head of the center for advanced robotics at @QMUL. In this interview with @MarwaEldiwiny, he shares his views on how biology can help soft robots achieve their full potential. Listen at the link below:
soundcloud.com/ieeeras-softr…
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