ME 3165: Soft Robotics
Introduction to the principles, design, fabrication, and control of soft robotic systems. Unlike traditional rigid robots, soft robots leverage flexible and deformable materials for enhanced adaptability, safety, and bio-inspiration. Topics include material selection, actuation strategies, modeling and simulation, sensing, control, and real-world applications in healthcare, search and rescue, and industrial automation.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Requirements
- CE 2110; ME 2120; and CSE 1010. Not open for credit to students who have passed ME 3295 when offered as "Soft Robotics."
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Mihai Duduta.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 12:30PM - 1:45PM / TuTh | Mihai Duduta | Storrs | MCHU 109 | 5 of 20 open |
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