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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Carissimi · F

Incredible technology. I wonder when they will start using human cadavers, if not already.

Pfuzylogic · M

@Carissimi I think the big push for spiders was because the micro pincers were biodegradable. I do remember some comics playing with the idea but I am sure that it will be done in secret by countries like China first. They have less laws and regulations.

Carissimi · F

That makes sense. @Pfuzylogic

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Carissimi · F

I remember this tour, although I never saw it in person. Political prisoners? You think this could be true? I hope to God they didn’t kill them for this exhibition. That is too awful and inhuman to contemplate. @Pfuzylogic

Pfuzylogic · M

@Carissimi I had never seen plasticized muscles before but it wouldn’t surprise me at any level.
Who is there to keep “the powers that be” in check? The ridiculous poses made with their bodies made the exhibition seem more like a comedy!

Carissimi · F

Unless the deceased gave their consent, it’s very disrespectful, at the very least. @Pfuzylogic

Pfuzylogic · M

@Carissimi
This is from NPR if you have the time.
It stated that there was no signed paperwork to use the bodies,
https://www.npr.org/2006/08/11/5637687/origins-of-exhibited-cadavers-questioned