Octopus-like vehicle (VIDEO)

University of Iowa

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University of Iowa researchers outfitted an undewater vehicle to mimic how an octopus uses its skin to move more easily in the water. The tests with an underwater vehicle with raised coils had less drag and more lift.

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Caterina Lamuta lab, University of Iowa

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