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Real-time Puncture Detection and Recovery for Pneumatic Soft Actuators

arXiv · AI, language, vision and robotics · article · Sep 8, 2026 · UTC

Soft robots offer safe and adaptive interaction with humans and unstructured environments through their inherent ability to deform and comply. Pneumatic actuators are one way to build soft robots. They are typically made from soft silicone materials and are especially effective for driving such systems, enabling smooth and adaptable motion. However, their compliant nature also makes them vulnerable to mechanical failures like punctures and tears, limiting practical deployment. To address this, we propose a puncture detection system for soft actuators using motion data from a single inertial me

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