The octopus is the most pragmatic animal to inspire soft robots, because the octopus lacks any kind of rigid parts...

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Originally shared by Wayne Radinsky

The octopus is the most pragmatic animal to inspire soft robots, because the octopus lacks any kind of rigid parts -- any bones. It's a completely soft animal, and you see what it is able to do. Matteo Cianchetti and Giada Gerboni at the BioRobotics Institute in Pontedera, Italy are developing octopus-inspired underwater robotic arms. Soft robots for surgery are being developed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7AFsk40NGE

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