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USC Researchers Design Resilient Robots Inspired by Sea Stars

4/7/2026

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Researchers at University of Southern California's Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab study sea stars to inspire resilient robots.
Sea stars move independently with tube feet, enabling decentralized movement without a central control.
This could let robots continue functioning even if parts fail.
The team has developed mathematical models and prototypes mimicking this behavior.
They seek robots capable of navigating harsh environments by imitating nature.

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Researchers at University of Southern California's Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab study sea stars to inspire resilient robots.
Sea stars move independently with tube feet, enabling decentralized movement without a central control.
This could let robots continue functioning even if parts fail.
The team has developed mathematical models and prototypes mimicking this behavior.
They seek robots capable of navigating harsh environments by imitating nature.