Marine Two

Engineers have developed a swimming robot modelled on the feather star, a marine animal related to starfish. The robot can move through water in all three dimensions using only two actuators, a remarkably simple mechanism for such versatile mobility. The design could inspire more efficient underwater robots, and it is drawing attention for combining biomimicry with unusual mechanical simplicity.

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Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a robot inspired by the feather star, a marine animal, that achieves three-dimensional movement using only two actuators. The design mimics the creature's curling arms to propel itself through water and along surfaces. The minimal actuator approach is drawing attention for showing how complex motion can be achieved with a simple, energy-efficient mechanism.