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Feather star-inspired robot swims with just two actuators
Original: Video: Feather star-inspired robot moves underwater with just two actuators
Engineers have unveiled an underwater robot modeled on the feather star, a marine animal that swims using coordinated arm movements. The robot achieves locomotion with only two actuators, making it simpler and cheaper than many comparable designs. The demonstration video is drawing attention from robotics fans, who see potential for low-cost underwater exploration and research vehicles.
Why now: The unusual bio-inspired design achieving movement with minimal actuators is novel and shares well as a video demonstration.
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