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- 1Venus Closing In: Planet Now 53 Million Kilometres From Earth●2026-09-29 12:00:00 UTC (Delta: 2026-09-22) VENUS - Distance (km): 53,276,483.88 km (-6,452,706.38 km) - Distance (AU):
Venus is drawing nearer to Earth, with the distance between the two planets falling to roughly 53.3 million kilometres as of September 29, a decrease of about 6.5 million kilometres in a week. Light from Venus now takes just under three minutes to reach us, while its orbital speed ticks up slightly as it swings along its faster inner orbit.
- 2Light-triggered robot material mimics Venus flytrap grip●Venus flytrap-inspired 'robot hand' material senses objects and grasps them under light
Researchers have developed a soft robotic material modeled on the Venus flytrap that can sense nearby objects and automatically grasp them when exposed to light. The material combines sensing and actuation in one component, pointing to simpler, faster soft robotics for handling delicate items without complex controls or external sensors.
- 3KAIST Unveils Venus Flytrap-Inspired Robot Hand Material●KAIST Develops a Venus Flytrap-Inspired ‘Robot Hand’ Material That Senses Objects and Grasps Them Under Light | Newswise
Researchers at KAIST in South Korea have developed a new material for robotic hands inspired by the Venus flytrap, which can sense objects and grasp them when stimulated by light. The biomimetic design is being reported by science news outlets, drawing attention for combining sensing and actuation in a single soft material that responds without complex electronics.