Nov. 18, 2022 — Inspired by the biomechanics of the manta ray, researchers have developed an energy-efficient soft robot that can swim more than four times faster than previous swimming soft robots.

It was just two years ago that a tiny robotic manta ray became the world's fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Well, one of its descendants has now smashed that record – and it uses less energy ...

The fastest-ever swimming soft robot has been inspired by manta rays. A team of American researchers beat its own speed record by drawing inspiration from the iconic sea creatures to improve their ...

A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot's movement in the water. "Two ...

The manta-inspired robot can swim up and down in the water column at speeds as high as 6.8 body lengths per second. Credit: Jie Yin and Haitao Qing, NC State University. Researchers have developed ...

After observing the animal further, Qing realized its elegant flapping motions and swimming patterns “aligns perfectly with the goals of soft robotics.” The robot’s Manta ray-like design ...

The fastest-ever swimming soft robot has been inspired by manta rays. A team of American researchers beat its own speed record by drawing inspiration from the iconic sea creatures to improve their ...

In this lagoon, which is famous as a “manta ray channel,” there are usually over 30 of these huge devils simultaneously. May through December is the best time for diving and swimming with manta rays ...