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Algae-powered soft robot arm grips objects using light
Original: Algae-powered soft robot arm uses light to grasp and lift small objects
Researchers have developed a soft robot arm powered by algae that can grasp and lift small objects using light as its trigger. The design pairs living photosynthetic cells with flexible materials, pointing to a low-energy approach to gentle robotic manipulation. The news is circulating via coverage from science outlets, drawing attention for blending biology with soft robotics.
Why now: The unusual combination of living algae and soft robotics makes it a fresh, eye-catching research story.
algae-powered soft robot armPhys.org
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