Strategic Design of Soft Actuators in Translational Medical Robotics for Human‐Centered Healthcare

Soft robotics introduces a new paradigm in biomedical engineering by offering inherent biocompatibility and mechanical compliance beyond the capabilities of conventional rigid systems. However, realizing translational potential requires a shift from material‐centric development toward strategically engineered design solutions. This perspective discusses the strategy‐driven evolution of soft actuators into robotic platforms, with emphasis on how architectural optimization addresses specific clinical challenges. Recent advances in implantable, surgical, and wearable soft robotic systems are comprehensively reviewed based on fundamental actuation mechanisms. By illustrating how material composition and system integration are deliberately tailored to diverse human systems, this article highlights mechanical interfacing, adaptive functionality, and durable long‐term operation. Collectively, the reviewed studies demonstrate that strategic design enables robust performance in unstructured physiological environments. Finally, progressive future directions for soft robotics are outlined to support intimate and adaptive interaction with neural and biological systems. These insights articulate a clear roadmap for translating soft robotics research into advanced human‐centered medical technologies that directly impact patient care and quality of life.