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Scientists built a robot octopus that moves its tentacles like the real thing
Researchers at London’s Queen Mary University built a robot octopus that mimics the way real-life octopuses move. As explained in their paper, “Bio-Inspired Octopus Robot Based on Novel Soft Fluidic Actuator,” the invention is equipped with a novel actuation system which pumps air into the robot’s “tentacles,” allowing it to rotate and change direction almost like the real thing. Read more…
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