A robot that can change colour to either blend in with or stand out from its surroundings has been created by scientists.
The machine, designed by researchers at Harvard University, was inspired by the camouflage skills of sea creatures such as octopuses, cuttlefish and squid.
Like these cephalopods, the robot has a soft, rubbery body and can move with flexibility.
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Camouflage robot changes colour for disguise
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Still Waters
, Aug 16 2012 09:05 PM
camouflage robot disguise cephalopods
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 09:05 PM
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Posted 16 August 2012 - 10:32 PM
Cool. I think spiders have no muscles in their legs, they move they legs by hydraulics.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 01:01 AM
Great article, thanks for posting...
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 10:41 AM
That was really interesting, thanks for sharing!
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