The codevelopment of soft robotics and assistive technology

February 18, 2026Science Robotics

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To explore how collaboration between the disability and soft robotics communities can drive innovation.
Identified key areas for collaboration between disability and technology sectors.
Engaged with stakeholders from both communities to understand needs and capabilities.
Proposed frameworks for integrating soft robotics into assistive devices.
Highlight increased potential for innovative solutions in assistive technology.
Demonstrate positive feedback from community members on collaborative efforts.
Suggest pathways for creating user-centered assistive devices using soft robotics.

This research fosters collaboration between communities to spark innovations in assistive technology, suggesting benefits for all.

Fostering relationships between the disability and soft robotics communities will spark innovations that could benefit all.

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Heisser et al. (2026) studied this question.

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