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Edinburgh Engineers Launch Affordable Soft Robots for Safety

5/28/2025

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Engineers at the University of Edinburgh have unveiled groundbreaking soft, four-legged robots, crafted with an affordable Flex Printer. This innovation not only enhances safety in robotics but also opens doors for diverse applications in medicine and nuclear safety. By offering free blueprints and software, the project is set to democratize the field of soft robotics.

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Story summary

Engineers at the University of Edinburgh have unveiled groundbreaking soft, four-legged robots, crafted with an affordable Flex Printer. This innovation not only enhances safety in robotics but also opens doors for diverse applications in medicine and nuclear safety. By offering free blueprints and software, the project is set to democratize the field of soft robotics.