When we look at the machines and robots in today's world, they are generally rigid, made of hard materials and use hard motors. In contrast, our own muscles, organs, and sensors in the skin are soft. In this exhibit, we will show how soft advanced materials can enhance the ability our robots and machines. You will witness artificial muscles (also called actuators) made from rubber that can expand when electric voltage is applied to them. This technology will enable new robots inspired by creatures like inchworm which show highly versatile locomotion. Much like the human skin which can detect multiple touch points, the sensor you will see can detect multiple points of touch as well as estimate how much pressure is applied at each point. This technology will help humans communicate with robots and machines more intuitively using touch as a medium.