Mar 4, 2021
Soft robot reaches the deepest part of the ocean
Posted by Genevieve Klien in categories: materials, robotics/AI
A self-powered robot inspired by a fish can survive the extreme pressures at the bottom of the ocean’s deepest trench, thanks to its soft body and distributed electronic system — and might enable exploration of the uncharted ocean. How robots made from soft materials can withstand high pressures.