Dig this: RoboClam
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 12:42
in Mathematics & Economics
The simple razor clam has inspired a new MIT robot that could lead to a "smart" anchor that burrows through the ocean floor. The RoboClam is being developed to explore the performance capabilities of clam-inspired digging and the behavior of the real animal.
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