Researchers are always inspired by nature to improve their designs, especially when it comes to robots and drones. SpiRobs are soft Octopus inspired robots that can grasp a wide variety of objects. They replicate the logarithmic spiral that is common in natural organisms. They can handle objects of varying shapes, sizes, and weights.
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SpiRobs: Logarithmic spiral-shaped robots for versatile grasping across scales
SpiRobs are easily buildable and scalable with 3D printing. They are actuated by cables to allow life-like movement. As Zhanchi Wang, Nikolaos M. Freris, and Xi Wei explain, these can be mounted on a drone to allow them to seamlessly pick items off the ground.
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