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Figure 9. Fluidic-based control technologies in soft systems. (A) The “Octobot” featuring a series of microfluidic channels to manage the pneumatic actuation of the octopus-like tentacles. Reproduced with permission^[70]. Copyright 2016, Springer Nature; (B) A jumping actuator inspired by rubber popper toys, combining gas pressurization and the snapping mechanism of a bistable membrane for actuation. Reproduced with permission^[148]. Copyright 2020, Science Robotics; (C) Bistable valve utilizing the snapping mechanism of a bistable membrane to regulate fluid flow. Reproduced with permission^[149]. Copyright 2018, Science Robotics.