What are some challenges in developing soft robotic systems, and how do researchers address issues such as material selection, actuation mechanisms, and control strategies to create compliant and adaptive structures for applications in wearable technology, biomedical devices, and soft grippers?

Challenges include designing soft materials with desired mechanical properties, developing actuation methods for soft actuators, and implementing control algorithms for complex deformable structures. Researchers explore novel materials, pneumatic or hydraulic actuators, and bio-inspired control strategies to overcome these challenges and enable soft robotics solutions for human-robot interaction, medical robotics, and industrial automation.