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Feather star-inspired robot achieves 3D underwater movement with two actuators

Original: Feather star-inspired underwater robot gets 3D maneuverability from only two actuators

Engineers have developed an underwater robot modelled on the feather star, a marine animal that swims by moving its arms. The design achieves full three-dimensional maneuverability using only two actuators, making it simpler and potentially cheaper than conventional underwater vehicles with many propulsion units. The bioinspired approach is drawing attention for what it could mean for compact, energy-efficient underwater exploration robots.

Why now: The elegant, minimal actuator design offers a promising new approach to efficient underwater robotics.

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