Sci Robot September 2024 PMID 39259780

Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots.

Stephanie J Woodman, Dylan S Shah, Melanie Landesberg, Anjali Agrawala, Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio

Mentions

80
Peak: 61 in Sep 2024
across 6 sources since Sep 2024

Extended reach

13,960,931
potential audience

Total likes

1,820

Video views

43,370

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Sep 2024 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter63 posts
  • News8 articles
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Facebook2 posts
  • Blogs2 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect excitement about the development of stretchable Arduino boards controlling soft robots, as seen in phrases like 'created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length' and references to enabling complex computations, demonstrating both technical interest and perceived significance of this innovation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions highlight enthusiasm and support for the novelty of stretchable electronics in soft robotics.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express strong curiosity, mentioning terms like 'created circuits that stretch' and 'complex computation,' showing high engagement.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several discussions include references to specific methods, applications, and implications, indicating in-depth interest.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on new capabilities for soft robots suggests a notable impact on robotics and flexible electronics, though some posts are more exploratory than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • Robots need to make decisions, but traditional computing isn't compatible with their flexible design, leading to various approaches that have limitations like rigidity and low integration density.
  • The field of stretchable electronics aims to address these issues, but until now, a straightforward method for integrating complex circuitry directly into soft robots was lacking.
  • A new generalized method allows for the translation of two-layer circuits into flexible forms, enabling the embedding of advanced microcontrollers, like Arduinos, into soft robots while maintaining high stretchability, ultimately enhancing their functionality.

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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed #stretchable electronics that can allow #SoftRobots to carry out complex computation while actively bending. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/3cTlgL7liz https://t.co/JqNY3sC76B

Sep 18, 2024 · 74 likes · 13 shares · 4,512,576 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed #stretchable electronics that can allow #SoftRobots to carry out complex computation while actively bending. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/HFx8DnUhim https://t.co/8eKEWNG6fd

Sep 16, 2024 · 71 likes · 23 shares · 4,512,576 followers View post →
H. Ishizuka
@ishizukaclass · X

柔らかい材料でArduino作ってるけど,これすごいな https://t.co/6LQz75GOqk

Sep 13, 2024 · 51 likes · 2,899 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes how stretchable #Arduino boards embedded in soft robots and smart garments can control locomotion and sense a user’s movements. https://t.co/BIwFbN7gmF https://t.co/e53BwDFt3Q

Sep 18, 2024 · 27 likes · 3 shares · 4,512,576 followers View post →
TheFaboratory
@TheFaboratory · X

By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—making them stretchable and robust enough for use in soft robots. Read our paper here: https://t.co/TJb6AOyGDb https://t.co/h87cw0wati

Sep 12, 2024 · 25 likes · 7 shares · 494 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new study in Science #Robotics describes how stretchable #Arduino boards embedded in soft robots and smart garments can control locomotion and sense a user’s movements. https://t.co/hkvKpPHjtP https://t.co/bbuP2UnHvG

Sep 17, 2024 · 23 likes · 6 shares · 27,648 followers View post →

All mentions

Takumi Kawasetsu, 川節拓実
@takumi_k_jpn · X

Stretchable Arduinoなるものがあるらしい https://t.co/xmxhKGJgcs

Apr 25, 2025 · 3 likes · 6,951 followers View post →
TheFaboratory
@TheFaboratory · X

Stephanie Woodman, a PhD candidate from our lab, was interviewed by SparkFun Electronics about her recent publication "Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots." Check it out here: https://t.co/0RAsb9XSeE https://t.co/JynKgr85ZK

Dec 12, 2024 · 4 likes · 497 followers View post →
SparkFun Electronics
@sparkfun · X

Recently, we caught wind of some research being done at the Fabratory at Yale in Soft Stretchable Robotics and even saw some

Dec 11, 2024 · 6 likes · 160,796 followers View post →
Brendan
@justbrendan0 · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

Oct 23, 2024 · 7 shares · 166 followers View post →
Nirvana.Viaje
@NirViaje · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

Oct 14, 2024 · 7 shares · 681 followers View post →
izaq
@issacshinta · X

ソフトロボットの世界って奥深いなあ Overview of stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots https://t.co/PGfvdNKJlA @YouTubeより

Sep 30, 2024 · 378 followers View post →
wood ROBO
@robo_7seg · X

stretchable arduinosは草。 https://t.co/KXi2M00a6Q

Sep 25, 2024 · 1,270 followers View post →
Daniel Yusim
@YusimDaniel · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

Sep 20, 2024 · 7 shares · 156 followers View post →
Francisco Aguilera
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Sep 19, 2024 · 13 shares · 210 followers View post →
Victory / Spirit
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Sep 19, 2024 · 13 shares · 129 followers View post →
Villagallego
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KATAPURRI
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شركة رواد التشغيل الطبية
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David Ullrich
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Christoforos Panteli
@ChristoforosP11 · X

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Sep 19, 2024 · 13 shares · 162 followers View post →
Oana Dimitropol
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Sep 18, 2024 · 13 shares · 212 followers View post →
Adri
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crazy
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Sep 18, 2024 · 13 shares · 1,689 followers View post →
searching4math
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Sep 18, 2024 · 13 shares · 876 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed #stretchable electronics that can allow #SoftRobots to carry out complex computation while actively bending. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/3cTlgL7liz https://t.co/JqNY3sC76B

Sep 18, 2024 · 74 likes · 13 shares · 4,512,576 followers View post →
Eric Antonelli
@ean2nelli · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: A new study in @SciRobotics describes how stretchable #Arduino boards embedded in soft robots and smart garments can c…

Sep 18, 2024 · 3 shares · 283 followers View post →
Gafletten_Uyan
@Gafletten_Uyan1 · X

Science Robotics dergisindeki yeni bir çalışma, yumuşak robotlara ve akıllı giysilere yerleştirilmiş esnek Arduino tahtalarının hareketi nasıl kontrol edebildiğini ve kullanıcının hareketlerini nasıl algılayabildiğini anlatıyor. https://t.co/0zRb44KqVe

Sep 18, 2024 · 715 followers View post →
Gafletten_Uyan
@Gafletten_Uyan1 · X

A new study in Science Robotics describes how stretchable Arduino boards embedded in soft robots and smart garments can control locomotion and sense a user’s movements. https://t.co/0zRb44KqVe

Sep 18, 2024 · 715 followers View post →
LΞLΞL
@lelelx · X

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Sep 18, 2024 · 3 shares · 3,831 followers View post →
teamj231
@teamj231 · X

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Sep 18, 2024 · 3 shares · 3,788 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

A new study in @SciRobotics describes how stretchable #Arduino boards embedded in soft robots and smart garments can control locomotion and sense a user’s movements. https://t.co/BIwFbN7gmF https://t.co/e53BwDFt3Q

Sep 18, 2024 · 27 likes · 3 shares · 4,512,576 followers View post →
outside five sigma
@jwt0625 · X

Paper: Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots https://t.co/XMBBvDTVmx Github with all the design files: https://t.co/mPYJ8GNQvY And youtube video: How to manufacture stretchable Arduinos https://t.co/QoEO6VTsl1

Sep 18, 2024 · 2 likes · 12,336 followers View post →
@thibaut_plisson
@thibaut_plisson · X

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Sep 17, 2024 · 6 shares · 407 followers View post →
Revanth Atmakuri
@RevanthAtmakuri · X

Title: Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots Authors: Stephanie J. Woodman, Dylan S. Shah, Melanie Landesberg, Anjali Agrawala, Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio Abstract: To achieve real-world functionality, robots must have the ability to carry out decision-making computations.

Sep 17, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new study in Science #Robotics describes how stretchable #Arduino boards embedded in soft robots and smart garments can control locomotion and sense a user’s movements. https://t.co/hkvKpPHjtP https://t.co/bbuP2UnHvG

Sep 17, 2024 · 23 likes · 6 shares · 27,648 followers View post →
jezza kezza
@strangedevices1 · X

Stretchy PCBs ? #StrangeDevices https://t.co/bqvO15nn4I

Sep 17, 2024 · 567 followers View post →
arxiv cs.RO
@arxiv-cs-ro.bsky.social · Bluesky

Stephanie J. Woodman, Dylan S. Shah, Melanie Landesberg, Anjali Agrawala, Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.10333

Sep 17, 2024 View post →
energy for energy
@energy4e · X

RT @fibmed: Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots | Science Robotics https://t.co/4ucwVn5Dp9

Sep 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 121 followers View post →
Pontegea
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Sep 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 151 followers View post →
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Sep 17, 2024 · 2 shares · 52 followers View post →
gm8xx8
@gm8xx8 · X

Stretchable Arduinos embedded in soft robots paper: https://t.co/UqpjBPHkQT

Sep 17, 2024 · 7,547 followers View post →
RadicalPraeteritio
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Villagallego
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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed #stretchable electronics that can allow #SoftRobots to carry out complex computation while actively bending. Read more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/HFx8DnUhim https://t.co/8eKEWNG6fd

Sep 16, 2024 · 71 likes · 23 shares · 4,512,576 followers View post →
Eric Medvet
@EricMedvetTs · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

Sep 13, 2024 · 7 shares · 1,337 followers View post →
William Lamkin
@WilliamLamkin · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

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Sam Kriegman
@Kriegmerica · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

RT @TheFaboratory: By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—ma…

Sep 13, 2024 · 7 shares · 27,648 followers View post →
H. Ishizuka
@ishizukaclass · X

柔らかい材料でArduino作ってるけど,これすごいな https://t.co/6LQz75GOqk

Sep 13, 2024 · 51 likes · 2,899 followers View post →
CH37AN BH4JAN7R1
@chetanscious · X

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Sep 13, 2024 · 424 followers View post →
David Ortega
@davidfotxyrx · X

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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Scientists have developed #stretchable electronics that can allow #SoftRobots to carry out complex computation while actively bending. @TheFaboratory Read more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/PXOrYoMhQU https://t.co/Zr46easajy

Sep 12, 2024 · 21 likes · 1 share · 27,648 followers View post →
TheFaboratory
@TheFaboratory · X

By patterning liquid metals onto a soft and tacky substrate, we created circuits that stretch to over 4x their length—making them stretchable and robust enough for use in soft robots. Read our paper here: https://t.co/TJb6AOyGDb https://t.co/h87cw0wati

Sep 12, 2024 · 25 likes · 7 shares · 494 followers View post →