This study introduces a weaving-inspired grasping mechanism using soft grippers. Unlike typical soft grippers, this approach increases payload capacity significantly by employing a flexible continuum structure with a woven configuration. Experimental results show that the gripper can support up to 100 kg, expanding its potential applications in industries like agriculture and logistics.

G. Kang, Y.-J. Kim, S.-J. Lee, S. K. Kim, D.-Y. Lee, K. Song, “Grasping through dynamic weaving with entangled closed loops,” Nature Communications, 14(1), 4633, 2023.