Damaged robotic gripper that still functions properly (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Damaged robotic gripper that still functions properly

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Purdue University mechanical engineering researchers stabbed this robotic gripper arm with needles to intentionally degrade its performance, yet it still functioned properly. This kind of robustness is important for soft robots to survive in challenging environments.

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Purdue University/Jared Pike

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