Octopus robot makes waves with ultra-fast propulsion

Octopus robot makes waves with ultra-fast propulsion
Southampton, UK (SPX) Feb 10, 2015 - Scientists have developed an octopus-like robot, which can zoom through water with ultra-fast propulsion and acceleration never before seen in man-made underwater vehicles. Most fast aquatic animals are sleek and slender to help them move easily through the water but cephalopods, such as the octopus, are capable of high-speed escapes by filling their bodies with water and then quickly expe ... more

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