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MIT is developing a soft robot that takes its inspiration from sea turtles

Researchers hope to use the technology to further study aquatic life
By Emmett Smith  on 
MIT's robot sea turtle swimming in a pool
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MIT(opens in a new tab) postdoc Zach Patterson speaks to us about a soft robot being developed that's modeled after a sea turtle. The robot could potentially offer a closer look at ocean life and assist in further studying aquatic creatures.


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