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Georgia Tech's SoftJM: Leapfrogging into Robotics' Future

4/25/2025

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Engineers at Georgia Tech have unveiled SoftJM, a groundbreaking soft robot inspired by the unique movements of flatworms and nematodes. This remarkable creation can leap up to ten feet, deftly changing direction mid-air for a safe landing. With its potential to revolutionize search and rescue missions and planetary exploration, SoftJM highlights the exciting future of bioinspired robotics.

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Engineers at Georgia Tech have unveiled SoftJM, a groundbreaking soft robot inspired by the unique movements of flatworms and nematodes. This remarkable creation can leap up to ten feet, deftly changing direction mid-air for a safe landing. With its potential to revolutionize search and rescue missions and planetary exploration, SoftJM highlights the exciting future of bioinspired robotics.