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ME 598 SXO - Soft Robotics Fundamentals
Spring 2027
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Robotics Fundamentals | SXO | 53474 | ONL | 3 | - | Siyi Xu |
Course Description
The field of soft robotics has progressed rapidly in recent years, offering innovative alternatives to conventional rigid robotic systems. This course will explore emerging paradigms in soft robotics, covering topics of design, fabrication, materials, mechanics, control methods, and applications. Students will develop a foundational understanding of commonly used sensing (e.g., electrical, optical, magnetic) and actuation (e.g., electrical, pneumatic, thermal) mechanisms, along with material selection and design principles grounded in classical mechanics. Applications discussed will include bio-inspired robots, wearable systems, surgical devices, implantable actuators, etc.
Credit Hours
4 hours
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree.
Subject Area
- Mechanical Science and Engineering