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Festo Biomimetic Bionic Handling Systems
Turns out robot maker Festo did more than just dream about robot tentacle arms; they instantiated their idea, using elephant trunks as their model. Take a look at this demonstration video.
(Festo Bionic Arm)
I was also fascinated by the fabrication process, which creates lightweight, flexible and energy-efficient robotic manipulators.
Festo has been very creative in the last few years; take a look at some of their work:
- Festo Aqua Ray Robot
Aqua_ray is a remote-controlled fish driven by water hydraulics, the shape and movements of which have been based on the model of a manta ray. - Robot Arm With Fluidic Muscles
The company describes it as a "combination of mechatronics and the biological model of a human being." - Robot AquaPenguins Soar Underwater
They navigate independently and can communicate with each other - just like real penguins! - Yamaha Deus Ex Wearable Motorcycle Concept
It would stand vertically when parked, so that the rider can step in and strap the bike on like a full-body suit.
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