SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 2, 2026Interesting Engineering

Robotic fins boost underwater robot stability against strong currents by 87%

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Engineers developed a soft robotic wing with liquid-metal e-skin that mimics how birds and fish sense their surroundings, allowing underwater robots to automatically adjust their shape when water currents change. This bio-inspired technology neutralized 87% of turbulence that typically throws rigid underwater vehicles off course, while using five times less energy than traditional systems.

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