How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out today @ScienceAdvances @NSF #NSFfunded. It is fast 3.7 body length/s close to penguin yet low energy cost via bistable wing snapping https://t.co/2TYxcDbuCG https://t.co/oKg0FDzGMB
Snapping for high-speed and high-efficient butterfly stroke-like soft swimmer.
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Overall, the discussions revolve around the remarkable speed and energy efficiency of the soft swimmer robot, with users emphasizing its potential impact on robotics and biomimicry. Words like 'fastest' and 'energy-efficient' underscore excitement, while references to comparisons with animals and technological features highlight deep engagement and recognition of its significance.
Most discussions strongly agree with the significance of the research, emphasizing the advancements in robotic swimming speed and efficiency.
Many posts demonstrate high curiosity, referencing specific details like 'fastest swimming soft robot' and comparisons to sea animals and penguins, indicating strong engagement.
The discussions deeply analyze the technological implications, such as 'energy-efficient' swimming, 'bistable wing snapping,' and potential applications, showing substantial involvement.
Posts suggest the research could be transformative, highlighting its potential to revolutionize underwater robotics, with phrases like 'game-changing' and noting the near-penguin speeds, indicating perceived high impact.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZHzqILDo
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RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
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Innovative Soft Robots Mimic Butterfly Stroke for High-Speed Swimming
Scientists at North Carolina State University have developed the world's fastest soft robots, inspired by butterfly stroke and manta rays. These robots achieve unprecedented swimming speeds using a bistable snapping…
Soft Robot Mimics Butterfly Swimming with Innovative Design
This soft robot swims like a butterfly, utilizing a bistable flapping wing and flexible fins. Its snapping wings enable high-speed, energy-efficient movement, making it suitable for aquatic exploration and soft robotics…
High-Speed Butterfly Stroke: Soft Swimmer Mechanics Explored
This video demonstrates snapping techniques for efficient butterfly stroke-like soft swimmers, focusing on high speed and effectiveness. It is intended for educational purposes to illustrate biomechanics and propulsion…
Snapping for high-speed and high-efficient butterfly stroke–like soft swimmer | Science Advances https://t.co/KrI3G6vBCb
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
“The (»~Butterfly stroke«) movement enables the robot to swim at speeds comparable to those of swimming animals, nearly five times faster than its speediest robot competitor. ...” via "Nature Briefing: Translational Research" https://t.co/Ndt3FUqvl1
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
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RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
Snapping for high-speed and high-efficient butterfly stroke–like soft swimmer | Science Advances https://t.co/cDl9gvisBA
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
RT @JieYinLab: How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out…
@TechXplore_com 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/bEEcyBR81t
How to swim fast & energy-efficient like sea animal? Check this butterfly stroke-like soft robot created by @YindingChi Out today @ScienceAdvances @NSF #NSFfunded. It is fast 3.7 body length/s close to penguin yet low energy cost via bistable wing snapping https://t.co/2TYxcDbuCG https://t.co/oKg0FDzGMB
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
RT @TechXplore_com: 'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZ…
'Butterfly #bot' is fastest swimming soft #robot yet @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/mzEPryn7Ji https://t.co/IgZHzqILDo