Cockroach Legs Inspire Robotic Hand’s Grip Action
Photo Credit: William Sacco, Yale University Cockroaches are amazing. No matter how disgusting you might think they are, they should be considered one of the 7 wonders of the living world, if there were such a thing. They’ve been an inspiration in many ways to scientists working in the field of biomimicry, and the latest example of that inspiration is displayed in the grip of a mechanical hand, which mimics the flexible, spring-like movement and dexterity of cockroach legs. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Cockroach Legs Inspire Robotic Hand’s Grip Action
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