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- 1Soft robot mimics feather stars to swim in 3D●An aquatic soft robot modeled after marine invertebrates known as feather stars that navigates seamlessly in three dimen
Engineers have unveiled an aquatic soft robot modeled on feather stars, marine invertebrates related to sea lilies, that moves smoothly through three dimensions using only two pneumatic actuators. The design relies on biomimetic principles, drawing on fluid dynamics to achieve versatile underwater locomotion with a minimal and efficient mechanism, and is drawing attention from robotics and mechanical engineering communities.
- 2Paper-Thin Robot Swims Using Living Muscle Cells▼A Paper-Thin Robot Swims Using Living Muscle Cells, Steered by Light
Researchers have built a paper-thin swimming robot powered by living muscle cells and steered with light. The biohybrid device moves through fluid like a small swimmer, with optical signals controlling its direction. The work points toward soft medical robots that could one day deliver drugs or perform minimally invasive tasks inside the body.
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Researchers with the American Physical Society report that adding a small amount of noise can help a soft valve close more effectively. The finding points to counterintuitive behavior in soft, flexible mechanical systems, where random fluctuations improve rather than disrupt performance. The work may interest engineers designing soft robotics and microfluidic devices that rely on delicate valve mechanisms.
- 4Soft Robot Gripper Rotates Objects Without Dropping Them▼Never Gonna Let You Down: Soft Robot Gripper Rotates Objects Without Dropping Them
A newly demonstrated soft robotic gripper can rotate objects while holding them securely, without dropping them. The design uses compliant materials to adapt to irregular shapes, allowing in-hand manipulation that rigid grippers struggle to achieve. The work is drawing attention in robotics circles for its potential in manufacturing, packaging and handling delicate items.
- 5Soft Circuit pre-orders close Wednesday●Soft Circuit orders will lock this upcoming Wednesday! We're closing in on your final chance to place a pre-order: https
Soft Circuit, an indie maker of enamel pins and plush, says its pre-order window will lock this coming Wednesday. Customers have a final chance to place orders through the BackerKit hosted pre-order page before it closes. The reminder is being shared among robotics, plush and artist communities online.