China-led team creates soft ‘octopus’ arm in reach for intuitive human-robot interaction

Electronics-integrated robotic limb combines the octopus’ natural agility with cutting-edge technology for a ‘broader range of capturing’. Adaptability and dexterity make the E-SOAM ideal for tasks in confined or delicate environments, project lead from Beihang University says. — SCMP

A research team led by a professor from China’s Beihang University has created a soft robotic arm that closely mimics the intricate movements of an octopus, representing a step forward for advanced human-robot interaction.

The device could also transform medical and elderly care services, as well as delicate underwater operations.