SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 10, 2025Interesting Engineering

Engineers create octopus-like soft robot arm powered entirely by light beams

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Rice University engineers developed a laser-controlled soft robotic arm using light-responsive elastomer, which can navigate obstacles and hit targets precisely, potentially revolutionizing surgical devices and industrial machines through advanced control methods.

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