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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
This mantis shrimp-inspired robotic arm can crack an egg
The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid ...
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How mantis shrimp withstands shock of its .22 caliber bullet punch, study reveals
Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...
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Hyperelastic rubber soft robots mimic mantis shrimp-level punch, flea-like leaps
Researchers developed a hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism, enhancing soft robots' performance with rapid and powerful ...
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How the Mantis Shrimp’s Vision Can Teach Us About Color Perception
The mantis shrimp, a small marine crustacean, is one of nature’s most fascinating creatures due to its extraordinary vision ...
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SNU researchers apply the principles of mantis shrimp and fleas to create soft robots with powerful movements
The mantis shrimp delivers a punch at speeds of up to 90 km/h to break its prey, while the flea can jump to heights exceeding 200 times its body length. Professor Kyu-Jin Cho explained ...
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The Mantis Shrimp An Underwater Hunter Without a Sound
The mantis shrimp is a marine crustacean that captivates scientists and animal enthusiasts alike with its extraordinary abilities. With its brilliant colors and remarkable hunting skills, this ...
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Hyperelastic rubber soft robots mimic mantis shrimp-level punch, flea-like leaps
According to researchers, the mantis shrimp strikes with speeds of up to 55.6 mph (90 km/h) to break its prey, and the flea can jump more than 200 times its body length. The ability of these ...