Fastest swimming soft robot inspired by manta rays reaches 6.8 body lengths/second
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A new soft robot inspired by manta rays has set a speed record of 6.8 body lengths per second, improving on a previous design. The robot features air-inflated fins that mimic manta ray movement, allowing it to swim throughout the water column with enhanced vertical control and energy efficiency.
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