Necrobotics…new robotic technology

“Mechanical engineers from Rice University have actually turned spider cadavers into what they call “necrobots,” able to function as mechanical grippers.”

Mammals operate on a more complex principal of moving their limbs by synchronizing opposing muscles,

However Spider’s legs operate on a simpler principle of hydraulics. That is why their legs fold up when they die. Inject air by a syringe and you have a ready set of grippers.

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Punxi · F

Thats a trip!! Never knew that bout their legs folding.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Punxi That was new for me too.
The mechanics of creature muscles could be a very profitable field to learn for the new future. Science is coming up with a lot of firsts and it won’t slow down.

Punxi · F

@Pfuzylogic I recently watched this documentary about thes blind ants. They claim they've no sense of smell either. But always find their way home. Bizarrely they shortened a few specimens legs after it had left its mound...and the ant got lost. Wanting to believe that the ants count their steps!

Pfuzylogic · M

@Punxi I find that very interesting since I have been writing a Novel where ants are the antagonists. What an interesting concept to use in disabling their natural instincts.

Punxi · F

@Pfuzylogic Gotta find it...shoot you a link. Crazy stuff. Awesome story line though.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Punxi
Nice! Entomology was always my first passion in science.

Punxi · F

@Pfuzylogic Can't claim to know much bout'em ,but insects both intrest and scare the crap outta me lol

Pfuzylogic · M

@Punxi
Hive/nest behavior fascinates me.
My Novel included Robotic bee cabaret dancers as the protagonists! 😅