Soon, a flexible octopus-like robot could be completely free of wires or internal electronics. Engineers at Rice University have unveiled a new soft robotic arm controlled by laser beams.

Scientists have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by sensing its environment. The device is inspired by octopus’ nervous system to grab items by sensing them. Developed by ...

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Swiss engineers have unveiled a robotic hand reportedly more efficient than its human counterpart. The device, developed at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL), features a ...

Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to blend perfectly into their surroundings when evading predators or capturing prey. They transform their bodies to ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American An octopus can slink through amazingly small ...

Researchers built OCTOID, a soft robot that shifts color and shape like an octopus, responding to electrical signals, blending with surroundings, and grasping objects. (Nanowerk News) Underwater ...