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- 1KAIST unveils Venus flytrap-inspired light-activated robot hand material▼KAIST develops a Venus flytrap-inspired ‘robot hand’ material that senses objects and grasps them under light
Researchers at KAIST in South Korea have developed a new smart material for robot hands inspired by the Venus flytrap. The material can sense nearby objects and grasp them when exposed to light, mimicking the plant's rapid trapping motion. The advance could enable softer, more responsive robotic grippers without complex electronics.