Good news if you want to hold an insect rodeo.

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Originally shared by Robo Tics

Good news if you want to hold an insect rodeo. The robotic tentacle pictured above can handle tiny, fragile objects – capturing an ant without harming it.

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http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27704-soft-robot-tentacle-can-lasso-an-ant-without-harming-it.html#.VXm4Bbzh46s

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  1. VCSekhar ParepalliJune 13, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    This tech. could be really useful in robots to
    1) pluck flowers and other delicate fruits with out altering their form or any related.
    2) identify scalp between hair follicles.
    3) develop harmless leashes for controlling angry mobs during riots etc...
    4) and many more..

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