Soft robotics has demonstrated remarkable potential for safe human–robot interaction, adaptive manipulation, and the handling of delicate or irregular objects, among other tasks. However, its real-world adoption remains limited by technological, integration, and scalability challenges. This workshop at IEEE RoboSoft 2025 will focus on enabling the transition of soft robotics from laboratory prototypes to deployable, reliable systems operating in real environments.

Through interactive sessions and cross-disciplinary discussions, participants will explore new methodologies for design, control, and validation of soft robots, with emphasis on durability, precision, and compliance with industrial and societal requirements. Demonstrators in delicate object handling, wearable and assistive robotics, marine environmental monitoring, and manufacturing, among others, will showcase how these technologies can create measurable impact.

By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, this workshop aims to accelerate the translation of soft robotics research into scalable, standardized, and sustainable real-world solutions.