Squid-Inspired robot at the Birch Aquarium (VIDEO)

University of California - San Diego

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ngineers at the University of California San Diego have built a squid-like robot that can swim untethered, propelling itself by generating jets of water. The robot carries its own power source inside its body. It can also carry a sensor, such as a camera, for underwater exploration.

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