Abstract
This section introduces the classification of soft robots modeling and control
methods. In this section, we present the following modeling methods of soft robots, i.e.,
mechanics models, geometrical models, discrete material models and surrogate models. In
addition, based on above models, three kinds of control framework are described, which consist
of model-based control, model-free control and hybrid control approach. In the end, the
summaries and challenges are also presented to conclude the modeling and control framework
of the soft robots.