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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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Micromint · 41-45, F
Wow! That’s pretty freaking neat. 👍
Pfuzylogic · M
@Micromint
Can you imagine a dead spider grabbing anything? It would probably raise the hair on my neck if it ever happened!