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Copying ants could improve grip of robots, research suggests
Copying ants could improve grip of robots, research suggests - A prototype ‘hairy gripper’ based on the mouths of ants has ...
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Ants’ hairy jaws help robots to get a grip
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK have built a prototype “hairy robotic gripper” that is inspired by the hairs found on ant jaws. Ants are not only excellent nest builders but are ...
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Ant stings can be painful. Here’s how to avoid getting stung this summer (and what to do if you do)
Bull ants (also known as bulldog ants ... They are easily recognisable with their large eyes, long mandibles (jaws) and aggressive nature. Their sting is immediate, hot, sharp, and unmistakable ...
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Ant mandibles could help robots get a better grip
Key to the gripper’s success is replication of an ant’s hairy jaws, which improves the capability of current robotic handling systems with minimal increase in complexity or cost. According to its ...