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Jellyfish and underwater robot
The world’s most efficient swimmer is the moon jellyfish. It’s inspired a soft underwater robot that is safe enough to use in coral reefs and aquatic archaeological sites.
S2 Ep 24. The world’s most efficient swimmer is the moon jellyfish! It’s the inspiration for a soft underwater robot that is safe enough to use in fragile environments like coral reefs and aquatic archaeological sites. By contracting a ring of muscle, the jellyfish can push water out of their bell-shaped bodies, thrusting them forwards without using much energy at all.
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