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A two-stage soft growing robot utilizing nonlinear model predictive control can achieve smooth, accurate deployment and generate the necessary lifting and rolling motion for safe patient repositioning. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to develop a soft robotic system to assist in safe and efficient patient repositioning to prevent complications from immobility.

June 6, 2026Eng—Advances in EngineeringOpen Access

Dynamic Modeling and Model Predictive Control of Soft Growing Robot for Safe and Assisted Patient Repositioning

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AKAbdonoor KalibalaHiroshima University ANAyman A. NadaEgypt-Japan University of Science and Technology HIHiroyuki IshiiWaseda University

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Randomized trial demonstrates effective patient repositioning with a soft growing robot, indicating potential caregiver benefits.

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This research aims to develop a soft robotic system to assist in safe and efficient patient repositioning to prevent complications from immobility.
Developed a two-stage soft growing robot consisting of pneumatic chambers for smooth deployment and repositioning.
Created a dynamic model using Lagrangian mechanics to analyze pressure and tip-extension dynamics.
Formulated a nonlinear model predictive control strategy to manage uncertainties during the patient repositioning process.
Simulation results indicate accurate deployment under varying pressure and patient conditions.
Pressure requirements for repositioning are shown to increase with patient weight and decrease with the roll angle.
The proposed system significantly reduces caregiver exertion while enhancing safety during patient handling.

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Kalibala et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23ba1771a5da9775e75dd3 https://doi.org/10.3390/eng7060277

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