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NC State Feather Star Robot Moves in 3D With Two Actuators
Original: NC State Feather Star Robot Achieves 3D Movement With Two Actuators
Engineers at North Carolina State University have built a robot inspired by the feather star, a marine animal, that can move in three dimensions using only two actuators. The design, which mimics the creature's curling arms, is being highlighted as an efficient approach to underwater or complex locomotion with minimal hardware.
Why now: The robot's ability to achieve complex 3D movement with just two actuators is a notable robotics engineering advance.
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