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NC State Builds Feather Star Robot Moving in 3D With Two Actuators
Original: NC State Feather Star Robot Achieves 3D Movement With Two Actuators
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.
Why now: The novel, energy-efficient bioinspired design represents an advance in robotics that researchers and tech watchers find noteworthy.
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