The gelatinous jaw of a sea worm, which becomes hard or flexible depending on the environment around it, has inspired researchers to develop a new material that can be applied to soft robotics. Despite having the texture of a gel, this compound is endowed with great mechanical resistance and consistency, and is able to adapt to changing environments.
from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170428102057.htm
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