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Soft robots mimic mantis shrimp's punch and flea's leap for added power
A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal ...
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New Robotics Inspired by Shrimp and Fleas Use Rubbery Materials to Generate Incredible Power
Shrimp and fleas inspire the latest generation of robotics, using soft, rubbery materials to generate powerful motion.
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The Mantis Shrimp An Underwater Hunter Without a Sound
The power behind a mantis shrimp’s strike is derived from a spring mechanism ... the appendages of a mantis shrimp accelerate with 10,000 g-force, delivering a punch that can shatter glass aquarium ...
How mantis shrimp protect their powerful ‘fists’ of fury
“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...
Mantis shrimp clubs filter sound to mitigate damage
Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...
Nature2d
Mantis shrimp have the world’s fastest punch — here’s how their limbs survive
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...
Scientists Reveal Who Has the Fastest Punch on Earth
Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp. This shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet and remain intact despite the ...
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How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.