THE ROBOTIC ARM INSPIRED BY THE OCTOPUS (VIDEO)

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT

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An octopus-inspired soft robotic arm that is capable of sensing contact, estimating the intensity and direction of the applied force, and grasping objects autonomously, even in complex environments such as underwater settings. Developed by Barbara Mazzolai's group at the Italian Institute of Technology in Italy.

 

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IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

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