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- 1Venus flytrap-inspired robot material grips objects under light▼Venus flytrap-inspired 'robot hand' material senses objects and grasps them under light
Researchers have developed a soft robotic material modelled on the Venus flytrap, which can sense nearby objects and then grasp them when triggered by light. The material combines sensing and actuation in one, allowing it to react to its environment without complex electronics. The work points to simpler, more responsive designs for soft robotics, prosthetics and automated gripping systems.