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Oarfish fins inspire design of large underwater robot
Original: Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design
Engineers have developed a large underwater robot modelled on the oarfish, a deep-sea fish known for its long ribbon-like body and distinctive fin-based swimming. By copying how the oarfish propels itself with a dorsal fin while keeping its body rigid, the researchers aim to build a more efficient vehicle for long-range ocean exploration and monitoring.
Why now: The unusual bioinspired design offers a promising new approach to energy-efficient underwater robotics, drawing attention from science and technology audiences.
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