3D-Printed Suckers Make Robot Octopus a Terrifying Possibility

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Researchers are re-purposing animal parts that could be useful to new robots. The latest entries in that field are 3D-printed robotic suckers, which mimic the suction ability of a squid or octopus. It may one day help tomorrow’s robots grip objects, ...

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Robot Takeover Starts With Little Caesars


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Print Your Own 3D-Printed Robot


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Robot Fish Swims Long Distances for Underwater Research


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