Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm Manipulates "Organs"

The strength and flexibility of an octopus arm has inspired Italian researchers from the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies to create a robotic tool that may assist in future keyhole surgeries. An octopus-inspired robotic arm adapts to delicate objects in its environment.Image courtesy of Tommaso Ranzani, The BioRobotics Group, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies Much like the dexterous limb of an octopus, which can weave around corners and grasp objects, this prototype arm can perform multip...