Summary Draft 1

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In this article, “Soft robotic arm ...” (2020), MIT experts have empowered a malleable robotic arm that resemble like an “elephant trunk” to comprehend its design in 3D space by utilizing just movement and position information from its “sensorized” skin. 

The structure of the robotic arm is validated by the experts whereby it can anticipate its position as it swings around and extends. 

The robotic arm’s configuration is melded with sensors to create a profound neural network to do most of the labor work by filtering noise to apprehend the useful feedback signals. “We want to use these soft robotic trunks, for instance, to orient and control themselves automatically, to pick things up and interact with the world”, claimed by the experts. 

The article also mentioned, the expert's future goal is to progress onto "artificial limbs that can dexterously" control and operate in the environment.

References:

Rob, M. (2020). Soft robotic arm uses flexible sensors to understand its position.
Retrieved from https://www.controleng.com/articles/soft-robotic-arms-uses-flexible-sensors-to-understand-its-position/

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