Abstract
Soft robots are an important part of the development of robotics. The research and
development of flexible structures are important bases for the development of soft robots. In
this chapter, we first introduce the design concepts of soft robots from different perspectives.
The soft robot is systematically introduced from the perspectives of drive, material, and
structure. In addition, the origin of soft robots is reviewed, and the early development of soft
robots is systematically discussed. Finally, the further development of soft robots is researched
and discussed, and the prospect of further development of soft robots is explored.