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January 2020 PMID 31910778

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing.

Sina Heydari, Amy Johnson, Olaf Ellers, Matthew J McHenry, Eva Kanso

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44
Peak: 7 in Jan 2020
across 6 sources since Dec 2019

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8,197,791
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Total likes

180,787

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7,969,893

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Dec 2019 – Dec 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter25 posts
  • News9 articles
  • Blogs4 articles
  • Bluesky2 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

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What people are saying

The digital discussions express moderate enthusiasm and curiosity about the research, with posts mentioning the biomechanics of sea star feet and their potential in robotics, using words like 'fascinating' and 'potential application' to convey both interest and recognition of scientific relevance. While some comments provide detailed references to models and simulations, overall tone remains analytical without deep emotional investment or strong consensus.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed reactions, with some posts affirming the significance and others being neutral or speculative about the research's implications.

InterestModerate interest

Many posts highlight curiosity and fascination with the topic, indicating moderate to high interest in the biological and robotic aspects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to biomechanical models, robotic applications, and scientific explanations, demonstrating meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest potential technological and scientific impacts, particularly in robotics and biomechanics, though some posts are more informational than transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study develops mathematical models to understand how sea stars use their tube feet, controlled by a decentralized nervous system, to move smoothly on various surfaces, including switching between crawling and bouncing motions.
  • The models simulate the biomechanics and hierarchical control laws governing tube foot activity, showing that coordinated movement emerges naturally from simple feedback mechanisms at the foot level and a shared directionality command.
  • The findings highlight how sea star locomotion is robust even with varied conditions and could inform the design of autonomous robots that mimic their decentralized, adaptable movement strategies.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky
Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

Os pés da estrela-do-mar, chamados pés tubulares, são pequenos tubos com ventosas, alimentados pela pressão da água nestes tubos/pressão hidráulica. Além de serem usados para locomoção, eles ajudam a se segurar ao se mover e a manusear presas. https://t.co/lFjaBI5QBM

Apr 23, 2022 · 69 likes · 1 share · 90,775 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Move like a sea star - a new modelling study in #Interface investigates the neuromechanics of sea star locomotion, with implications for robotics https://t.co/VvqSI2zJ7J @SinaHeydari_USC @mchtweet @usc_ame @BowdoinCollege https://t.co/qDuchHQoB2

Jan 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 38,721 followers View post →
Prosperity Kenya®
@ProsperityKenia · X

The StarFish Movements

Nov 9, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 139 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
@katzkagaya · X

ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 23, 2022 · 4 likes · 6 shares · 3,671 followers View post →
Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing. On the neuromechanics of sea stars and their potential application to autonomous robotic systems. https://t.co/6u5dCErH5h https://t.co/YrnufmMSaQ

Dec 13, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 45,124 followers View post →
BlackPhysicists
@BlackPhysicists · X

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing. (arXiv:1912.05700v1 [https://t.co/vEh3yO2X4d]) https://t.co/lKRJWQNC6N #biophysics

Dec 13, 2019 · 25,135 followers View post →

All mentions

海と骨
@openthepkk · X

RT @katzkagaya: ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 24, 2022 · 6 shares · 2,782 followers View post →
かわいせーざん＠基礎研究っておもしろい！　生物編
@fun_Sci_fun_Bio · X

RT @katzkagaya: ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 24, 2022 · 6 shares · 396 followers View post →
Yoshitugu Tuduki/都築良継
@TSMoon56 · X

RT @katzkagaya: ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 24, 2022 · 6 shares · 2,935 followers View post →
Masa-aki Yoshida
@yoshidamasaaki · X

RT @katzkagaya: ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 24, 2022 · 6 shares · 2,849 followers View post →
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@KanaeNishio · X

RT @katzkagaya: ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 23, 2022 · 6 shares · 825 followers View post →
あけだ たくみ
@akedadayoNU · X

RT @katzkagaya: ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 23, 2022 · 6 shares · 197 followers View post →
Katsushi Kagaya @katzkagaya.bsky.social
@katzkagaya · X

ヒトデのロコモーションのメカニズムについて研究あるかな、と検索してみたら、モデルつくってる研究があった。https://t.co/793hqxbGCg

Dec 23, 2022 · 4 likes · 6 shares · 3,671 followers View post →
Noiva Gremista
@noiva_gremista · X

RT @ElfaDosInsetos: Os pés da estrela-do-mar, chamados pés tubulares, são pequenos tubos com ventosas, alimentados pela pressão da água nes…

Apr 24, 2022 · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Elfa dos Insetos
@ElfaDosInsetos · X

Os pés da estrela-do-mar, chamados pés tubulares, são pequenos tubos com ventosas, alimentados pela pressão da água nestes tubos/pressão hidráulica. Além de serem usados para locomoção, eles ajudam a se segurar ao se mover e a manusear presas. https://t.co/lFjaBI5QBM

Apr 23, 2022 · 69 likes · 1 share · 90,775 followers View post →
Pierre Kerner
@ssaft.com · Bluesky

Une nouvelle vidéo fascinilarante de @zefrank sur les étoiles de mer. Pas difficile quand @echinoblog est aussi de la partie ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ20KsgVeu0

Apr 11, 2022 View post →
ivacheung.com
@ivacheung.com · Bluesky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ20KsgVeu0

Apr 8, 2022 · 1 share View post →
47©
@47KNY · X

RT @ProsperityKenia: The StarFish Movements

Nov 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,054 followers View post →
Yemit®
@Yemit360 · X

RT @ProsperityKenia: The StarFish Movements

Nov 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 432 followers View post →
Prosperity Kenya®
@ProsperityKenia · X

The StarFish Movements

Nov 9, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 139 followers View post →
Rafa Martínez
@raf4mtnez · X

A principios de 2020 un grupo de investigadores formuló una explicación basada en un modelo de control jerárquico. (3/n) https://t.co/ZTNg8UUWw7

Oct 9, 2021 · 402 followers View post →
Olivier Codol
@OlivierCodol · X

@IntuitMachine @glupyan My supervisor @paulgribble pointed out the work of Eva Kanso on starfishes using biomechanical simulations that may be relevant. https://t.co/p2An9gzY2O https://t.co/2cRs94teo2

Mar 22, 2021 · 444 followers View post →
NoahDaubman
@NoahDaubman · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Move like a sea star - a new modelling study in #Interface investigates the neuromechanics of sea star locomotion, with…

Jan 9, 2020 · 7 shares · 75 followers View post →
maz
@dynamicsoar · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Move like a sea star - a new modelling study in #Interface investigates the neuromechanics of sea star locomotion, with…

Jan 9, 2020 · 7 shares · 2,411 followers View post →
Sergio González Mora
@PhylumBryozoa · X

RT @RSocPublishing: Move like a sea star - a new modelling study in #Interface investigates the neuromechanics of sea star locomotion, with…

Jan 9, 2020 · 7 shares · 987 followers View post →
Royal Society Publishing
@RSocPublishing · X

Move like a sea star - a new modelling study in #Interface investigates the neuromechanics of sea star locomotion, with implications for robotics https://t.co/VvqSI2zJ7J @SinaHeydari_USC @mchtweet @usc_ame @BowdoinCollege https://t.co/qDuchHQoB2

Jan 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 38,721 followers View post →
neuromechanicspapers
@neuromechpapers · X

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing. https://t.co/WKWKB8Lejw

Jan 9, 2020 · 32 followers View post →
青柳
@FBWM8888 · X

RT @uranus_2: ヒトデの匍匐運動や匍匐から跳躍への移行を再現するモデル。Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing https://t.co/D6roeT612W

Jan 8, 2020 · 1 share · 729 followers View post →
マーキュリー２世
@uranus_2 · X

ヒトデの匍匐運動や匍匐から跳躍への移行を再現するモデル。Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing https://t.co/D6roeT612W

Jan 8, 2020 · 1 share · 5,546 followers View post →
Katsuata Nikotesa
@knktlw · X

RT @emulenews: Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing. On the neuromechanics of sea stars and their potential application to autonomous ro…

Dec 13, 2019 · 1 share · 1,942 followers View post →
Francis Villatoro
@emulenews · X

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing. On the neuromechanics of sea stars and their potential application to autonomous robotic systems. https://t.co/6u5dCErH5h https://t.co/YrnufmMSaQ

Dec 13, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 45,124 followers View post →
BlackPhysicists
@BlackPhysicists · X

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing. (arXiv:1912.05700v1 [https://t.co/vEh3yO2X4d]) https://t.co/lKRJWQNC6N #biophysics

Dec 13, 2019 · 25,135 followers View post →
neuromechanicspapers
@neuromechpapers · X

Sea star inspired crawling and bouncing https://t.co/QUqwm8rfod

Dec 12, 2019 · 32 followers View post →