Feather Star-Inspired Underwater Robot Gains 3D Maneuverability
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A soft robot inspired by feather stars achieves 3D movement using two actuators, leveraging mechanical intelligence for efficient underwater navigation.
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- Tech Xplore — RoboticsSignalFeather star-inspired underwater robot gets 3D maneuverability from only two actuators
Researchers have developed an aquatic soft robot inspired by feather stars that can move in all three dimensions using only two actuators. The design utilizes mechanical intelligence to achieve efficient 3D maneuverability through three modes: jellyfish, fish, and rotor. The robot can explore underwater spaces, lift objects, and work collaboratively with other robots, with future plans to develop a fully wireless version.
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