Sunday
Dec042011
Commercial Break: Robot Starfish Isn't Lame
Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 6:02PM
So the Harvard engineering research department has been up to no good. In by that I mean, they've possibly created several breakthroughs with just one robo-project. Here we see a video that has all the fireworks of paint drying, but what you don't see are the many uses that could come as a result.
By creating a "soft robot" we can come closer to understanding how inverterbrates function. Their muscle structure and movements could lead to several marine biological studies. Not only this, but there is a clear military use that will most-likely follow. And I'm all for more robots and less humans out on the battlefield [at least, when asked].
One result I hope comes from this is an advancement in prosthesis and amputee studies. We could finally be closer to giving those in need something past a mannequin limb.
Anyway, that's it from me. I'll get back to writing about games and stuff...
tagged Amputee, Commercial Break, Engineering, Harvard, Robits, Soft Robot, Win-gineering in Education, Entertainment, Science, Video, Youtubeness