SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 11, 2025Interesting Engineering

Cat-like tail could make space robots flip, twist and turn like superheroes

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Researchers studied tail-assisted midair reorientation in robots, finding that mammal-like tails offer better control and efficiency than lizard-inspired rigid tails. Adding more tail segments and varying bone lengths improves maneuverability, with potential applications for agile space robots and enhanced understanding of animal biomechanics.

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