Scientists in Italy have developed a flexible robotic arm modelled on the octopus, combining soft materials with ...

Researchers at the University of Iowa have developed a new way to make underwater vehicles more efficient and maneuverable – by taking inspiration from the octopus. In a recent study, the team ...

An octopus-inspired soft robotic arm that is capable of sensing contact, estimating the intensity and direction of the applied force, and grasping objects autonomously, even in complex environments ...

The octopus has evolved a stereotyped bending propagation mechanism to maneuver its highly flexible arms underwater, using suckers for sensing and capturing prey. Inspired by this biological strategy, ...