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Tiny Soft Robot Walks and Grips Without Motors
Researchers have unveiled a tiny soft robot that can walk and grip objects without any motors, relying instead on soft, compliant mechanisms for its movement and actuation. The design points to simpler, lighter approaches in soft robotics, with potential uses in delicate manipulation and confined spaces. Details about the team, performance, and applications remain limited in early coverage.
Why now: Motor-free locomotion and gripping in a soft robot is a notable engineering advance drawing attention in the robotics community.
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- Tiny Soft Robot Walks and Grips Without Motors · Hackster.io
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