Researchers have developed a method called LEAP (Learned Ensemble Adaptation Proprioception) that enables soft robots to adapt to catastrophic damage in under a minute. This technique leverages architected materials, which experience gradual actuator failure and allow damage to be described in a low-dimensional space. LEAP uses latent damage representations and an ensemble method to adapt to unseen damage in real-time, demonstrating a significant advantage over traditional robotic components. The method was successfully demonstrated on a soft robotic wrist, adapting to various damages like cuts, burns, and repairs without requiring simulation. AI
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