A Soft Continuum Robotic Arm with a Climbing Plant‐Inspired Adaptive Behavior for Minimal Sensing, Actuation, and Control Effort.

This article, titled "A Soft Continuum Robotic Arm with a Climbing Plant-Inspired Adaptive Behavior for Minimal Sensing, Actuation, and Control Effort," discusses the design and functionality of a tendon-driven continuum robotic arm called "Mandy." The arm is inspired by the flexural rigidity of Mandevilla cf. splendens, a climbing plant, and is designed to twine around a support. By pulling a single tendon upon touching an external object, Mandy exhibits plant-like behavior with minimal actuation and control effort. The article emphasizes the importance of mechanical properties in both climbing plants and continuum robotic arms. For more information, refer to the full article by Giovanna A. Naselli, Thomas Speck, Barbara Mazzolai, and their colleagues. [Extracted from the article]