SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 25, 2025Interesting Engineering

New elephant trunk-mimicking robotic arm displays perfect strength, flexibility mix

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The new flexible robotic arm, inspired by elephant trunks, uses Torsionally Rigid Universal Couplings to bend, extend, and stiffen, enabling various tasks while offering a safer alternative to rigid robots in industrial settings.

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