A research team have built a virtual creature mimicking the many brain-containing limbs of an octopus.
Mapping the octopus brain
Understanding how a completely different neural structure achieves the same function as the human brain opens up possibilities for designing new types of AI systems.
Learning from a robotic octopus swimmer
A robotic swimmer that mimics the movement of octopuses could help researchers better monitor aquatic environments remotely and in real time.
A magnetically controlled hydrogel for octopus-like robots
A gelatin-based hydrogel allows researchers to create a flexible, remote controlled robot capable of squeezing through tight spaces.
Octopus suckers inspire soft robotic arms
The remarkably agile arms of the octopus are a source of inspiration for the design of autonomous robots.
Mimicking the Motions of the Multitalented Octopus
An octopus-arm-inspired soft robot is capable of manipulating unknown objects in confined spaces.
Octopus-Inspired Design of 3D-Printed Hybrid Metamaterials
New designs were fabricated via multimaterial 3D printing and potential applications of sequential particle release mechanisms were systematically explored.
The colorful secret behind stingrays’ electric blue spots
Dive into the mesmerizing world of sharks and rays, where vibrant blues emerge through never-before-seen structural colors.
A new smart paint blends art and science
Scientists have designed a new paint formulation based on a natural pigment that changes color in response to sunlight.
A robotic arm modeled after the human shoulder
Using soft materials, researchers have developed a robot arm that mimics the rotational movement and structure of the shoulder.