This Octopus Looks Real, But It’s Actually a Robot

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London built a robot octopus that mimics the way real-life octopuses move. As explained in their paper "Bio-Inspired Octopus Robot Based on Novel Soft Fluidic Actuator," their invention is equipped with a novel actuation system which is pumping air into the robot's "tentacles," allowing it to rotate and change direction almost like the real thing. ► Subscribe for more tech & culture videos: http://on.mash.to/subscribe ◄ MORE FROM MASHABLE ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/1qKfvfFdJqs  ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/3XqRJRCSQzA  ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/mEmwJzQjwyw  Best of playlist: Best of Mashable  Tech Playlist: Tech Features & Trending Coverage  Keep up with us on social media Mashable.com: http://on.mash.to/1hCcRpl  Facebook: https://ift.tt/2I7KIYV Twitter: https://ift.tt/2IgAQIf Instagram: https://ift.tt/2I6suXD Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment.   Subscribe to Mashable: http://on.mash.to/subscribe  #robots #tech #octopus https://ift.tt/32N1wvc Mashable July 22, 2019 at 03:15PM