Researchers turned dead spiders into literal claw machines
into “necrobotic” grippers. Yes, you read that right – and, no, you’re not the only one with a sudden phantom itch.
Incidentally, the sight of a dead spider inspired the team from Rice University to start exploring the possibility of using one as a gripper, and they’ve been working on the project since 2019. “This area of soft robotics is a lot of fun because we get to use previously untapped types of actuation and materials,” said Assistant Professor of Engineering Daniel Preston. “The spider falls into this line of inquiry. It’s something that hasn’t been used before but has a lot of potential.
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