Meet 5 types of robots with living body parts

Meet 5 types of robots with living body parts

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Why build robots from scratch when animals are already so good at moving and sensing? Scientists who develop biohybrids combine living parts with machinery to create more capable robots. Jellyfish bodies, insect antennae, human skin and more are part of new biohybrid machines.

Read about these biohybrid robots in Science News Explores.

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“If you’re looking for inspiration in nature for your engineering or technological innovation, insects are a great place to look.” — Amir Ayali, Tel Aviv University

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