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  • Octopus-Inspired Robotic Sucker Adapts to Any Surface
    June 28, 2025
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    Octopus-Inspired Robotic Sucker Adapts to Any Surface

    Nature inspires technological advancements, with octopus suckers inspiring a robotic version that mimics their adaptive gripping ability. Researchers replaced biological mucus with water in artificial suckers, achieving similar sealing effects for irregular surfaces without biological materials. ...

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  • Insect-Inspired Robots Walk on Water, Revolutionizing Disaster Response
    October 4, 2025
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    Insect-Inspired Robots Walk on Water, Revolutionizing Disaster Response

    Scientists have developed insect-inspired robots that can walk on water using a new fabrication method called HydroSpread, which allows direct formation of polymer films on water for improved precision and reliability. Two prototypes, HydroFlexor and HydroBuckler, are powered by remote infrared h...

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