Enabling Real‐Time Shape‐Sensing in Soft Robots via a Miniaturized, Single‐Signal, Color‐Tuned Soft Optical Sensor

Advanced Robotics Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Frank Juliá Wise, Yitong Lu, Daniel Van Lewen, Riley Applebaum, Bianca Andrada, Johnathan Reamer, Sheila Russo
DOI: 10.1002/adrr.70080
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Abstract

Soft Robotics Precise shape sensing is critical for next-generation soft continuum robots. In article number 2500124, Frank Juliá Wise, Sheila Russo, and co-workers present a fully soft, miniaturized, colour-tuned optical waveguide that converts bending into vivid colour shifts for continuous 3D shape reconstruction. The image depicts the sensor embedded in a miniaturized soft robot navigating an in-vitro lung model, showcasing integrated soft materials, embedded sensing, and autonomous operation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Soft Robotics and Applications Advanced Materials and Mechanics Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Robotics Research
Volume
2
Issue
1
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN