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MIT Inspired by Sea Worm for Material That Can Adapt to Its Environment

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Design News

Publication Date
2017-08-29

Researchers often find themselves inspired by nature to develop new materials and technology, a practice called biomimicry. In a recent example of this type of work, a team at MIT has used a sea worm for inspiration to develop new material—well suited for soft robots—that can adapt to changing environments.

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https://www.designnews.com/materials-assembly/mit-inspired-sea-worm-material-can-adapt-its-environment/74348118457367