Fig. 3
From: Modeling and Simulation of Dynamics in Soft Robotics: a Review of Numerical Approaches

3D models for simulation of soft robots. a A parallel soft robot and its simulation model based on real-time FEM [55]. b FEM-based simulation for the optimal design of a pneumatic bellow actuator used in soft-robotic glove [56]. c Simulation of a tentacle robot using ROM techniques [58]. d Simulation of a flexible manipulator robot with MOR technique applied to tackle the self-collisions [59]. e Simulation of soft body-obstacle interactions with Abaqus [60]. f Simulation of a bionic spine motions with Ansys [61]