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Soft Robots Inspired by Nature Revolutionize Agricultural Robotics

2/13/2025

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Cornell University researchers have unveiled innovative soft robots, like a modular worm and jellyfish, harnessing "embodied energy" for advanced battery design. Inspired by aquatic creatures, these robots boast flexible batteries that move with them. This groundbreaking project aims to revolutionize agricultural robotics for underground exploration, boosting efficiency and stability while tackling design and manufacturing hurdles.

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Cornell University researchers have unveiled innovative soft robots, like a modular worm and jellyfish, harnessing "embodied energy" for advanced battery design. Inspired by aquatic creatures, these robots boast flexible batteries that move with them. This groundbreaking project aims to revolutionize agricultural robotics for underground exploration, boosting efficiency and stability while tackling design and manufacturing hurdles.