23.16.1. What are Soft Robots?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What materials are commonly used to make soft robots?

   Hint

   Think about flexible materials.

2. 2.

   Name one safety benefit of using soft robots in tunneling.

   Hint

   Consider their soft structure.

3. 3.

   What materials do soft robots typically use?

   • Metal
   • Silicone
   • Plastics

   Hint

   Think about flexibility in materials.

4. 4.

   True or False: Soft robots are primarily rigid and can't adapt their shape.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall their main characteristic.

5. 5.

   How might the use of soft robots in tunneling operations change the dynamics of worker safety and inspection protocols?

   Hint

   Think about the implications of reducing human presence in danger.

6. 6.

   Design a research proposal that explores the integration of soft robotics in environmental sensing for tunnel construction. What factors would you consider?

   Hint

   Think about what would be crucial for sensing and reporting data safely.