A material inspired by a sea worm changes according to the environment

A material inspired by a sea worm changes according to the environment

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The gelatinous jaw of a sea worm, which becomes hard or flexible depending on the environment around it, has inspired researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop a new material that can be applied to soft robotics. Despite having the texture of a gel, this compound is endowed with great mechanical resistance and consistency, and is able to adapt to changing environments.



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April 28, 2017 at 01:49AM

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