Robot Octopus

Submitted by cnarcher on Mon, 05/01/2023 - 23:25
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Under the Sea with a Robot Octopus: Caterina Lamuta, a University of Iowa assistant professor of mechanical engineering. “An octopus-like robot could uncover the vast wonders of the ocean, as well as monitor hard-to-reach places and assemble, retrieve, or repair submerged equipment. Its size and adaptability would serve as an advantage over underwater drones and autonomous vehicles.” With artificial muscles, this “softopus” could lift up to 12,600 times its weight and change texture for camouflaging or hydrodynamics.
Duration: 
10 seconds