As ever, the U.S. Army continues to expand their battle-ready technology; the Army's latest endeavor involves the Robotic Tentacle Manipulator. Although according to Gizmodo snake robots are not particularly new, combining them into one super octopus robot is.
The Robotic Tentacle Manipulator is incredibly limber, able to adapt to almost any situation; it can "crawl, swim, climb or shimmy through narrow spaces," as reported by the Army website. With 3D mapping and touch sensitivity, it can even open doors!
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The Robotic Tentacle Manipulator Could Enter Your Home
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Tentacle Manipulators - Creating robotic tentacle manipulators for military and civilian use.
2. Multi-snake Robots - Combining snake robots into more advanced models with increased mobility.
3. 3D Mapping and Touch Sensitivity - Incorporating 3D mapping and touch sensitivity into robotic technologies for enhanced adaptability.
Industry Implications
1. Military Technology - Developing robotic technologies for combat and military use.
2. Home Automation - Incorporating robotic technologies to manipulate objects in the home.
3. Search and Rescue - Using multi-snake robots with enhanced mobility for search and rescue missions in emergency situations.