Sci Robot February 2025 PMID 39937888

Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning.

John F Zimmerman, Daniel J Drennan, James Ikeda, Qianru Jin, Herdeline Ann M Ardoña, Sean L Kim, Ryoma Ishii, Kevin Kit Parker

Mentions

56
Peak: 35 in Feb 2025
across 5 sources since Feb 2025

Extended reach

9,151,470
potential audience

Total likes

237

Video views

923

Mentions per month

Feb 2025

All 35 dated mentions so far are from Feb 2025.

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions reveal a strong interest in the innovative combination of biomimicry and machine learning, with phrases like 'excited,' 'advancements,' and 'powerful approach' emphasizing enthusiasm. The tone tends to be optimistic and forward-looking, which reflects a perception that this research could significantly influence the future of biohybrid design and robotics, even if detailed critical engagement is limited.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of using machine learning to improve biohybrid robot design, indicating general support and recognition of the research's relevance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm, often highlighting exciting advancements and expressing anticipation for the potential applications.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some discussions reference specific technical methods (like AI and optimization techniques), overall comments remain somewhat superficial without deep analytical debate.

ImpactModerate impact

The consensus suggests that the community perceives this work as impactful, especially within biomimetic design and robotics, but with cautious optimism about its broader influence.

Abstract in brief

  • In biomimetic design, researchers aim to replicate biological structures to create functional devices, but challenges arise due to differences in scale that affect performance.
  • Machine learning-directed optimization (ML-DO) has been shown to be more effective than other techniques, like Bayesian optimization, in designing biohybrid robotic swimmers with enhanced performance.
  • This research successfully maximizes thrust in a tissue-engineered robotic swimmer, enabling it to swim effectively at a smaller scale while maintaining natural locomotive principles.

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Science Magazine
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Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins inspired by rays and other marine animals. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/QYv32lul8a https://t.co/q9umeDSUac

Feb 24, 2025 · 78 likes · 23 shares · 4,518,059 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins inspired by rays and other marine animals. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/QYv32lul8a https://t.co/1Dm8ELEVga

Feb 19, 2025 · 39 likes · 6 shares · 4,518,059 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new Science #Robotics study describes how #MachineLearning-directed optimization helped design a millimeter-scale #biohybrid ray that can swim more efficiently than previous biomimetic designs. https://t.co/6nj2mGrB9y https://t.co/I2q62nCq46

Feb 18, 2025 · 38 likes · 9 shares · 27,700 followers View post →
outside five sigma
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Zimmerman2025: Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning https://t.co/11oD9fCQZQ https://t.co/3aUi73zXsn

Feb 18, 2025 · 29 likes · 1 share · 12,870 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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Scientists have developed a #MachineLearning-based approach to optimize the design of small #biohybrid robots with fins inspired by rays and other marine animals. @JohnFZimmerman @Harvard Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/6nj2mGrB9y https://t.co/bsqpBsX8oz

Feb 14, 2025 · 18 likes · 9 shares · 27,700 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
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【MLでエイ型ロボット開発を効率化】 ハーバード大学SEAS(@hseas)とNTT Research(@NttResearch)社は機械学習による最適化(ML-DO)でバイオミメティクス設計を効率化。生体模倣。#ロボット #AI 《Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning》https://t.co/zRLM0GOtBq https://t.co/mt0gvrMp7u

Feb 16, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 9,997 followers View post →

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Eder Andrés
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Químics de Catalunya
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins…

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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins inspired by rays and other marine animals. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/QYv32lul8a https://t.co/q9umeDSUac

Feb 24, 2025 · 78 likes · 23 shares · 4,518,059 followers View post →
Jerome OLLIER https://jeromeollier.bsky.social/
@JeromeOLLIER · X

@NttResearch and Harvard scientists optimize biohybrid ray development with machine learning - @hseas https://t.co/rt5IT01494 https://t.co/RPgO5cgl8r

Feb 21, 2025 · 949 followers View post →
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RT @jwt0625: Zimmerman2025: Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning https://t.co/11oD9fCQZQ https://t.co/3aUi73…

Feb 21, 2025 · 1 share · 418 followers View post →
Germán Sierra
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins…

Feb 19, 2025 · 6 shares · 4,647 followers View post →
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins…

Feb 19, 2025 · 6 shares · 3,808 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Scientists have developed a machine learning-based approach to optimize the design of small biohybrid robots with fins inspired by rays and other marine animals. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/QYv32lul8a https://t.co/1Dm8ELEVga

Feb 19, 2025 · 39 likes · 6 shares · 4,518,059 followers View post →
outside five sigma
@jwt0625 · X

Zimmerman2025: Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning https://t.co/11oD9fCQZQ https://t.co/3aUi73zXsn

Feb 18, 2025 · 29 likes · 1 share · 12,870 followers View post →
Nathalia Le Hen
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RT @SciRobotics: A new Science #Robotics study describes how #MachineLearning-directed optimization helped design a millimeter-scale #biohy…

Feb 18, 2025 · 9 shares · 2,752 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new Science #Robotics study describes how #MachineLearning-directed optimization helped design a millimeter-scale #biohybrid ray that can swim more efficiently than previous biomimetic designs. https://t.co/6nj2mGrB9y https://t.co/I2q62nCq46

Feb 18, 2025 · 38 likes · 9 shares · 27,700 followers View post →
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Feb 18, 2025 · 2,144 followers View post →
Sato Takaaki/佐藤隆明
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RT @iw_toshiki: 【MLでエイ型ロボット開発を効率化】 ハーバード大学SEAS(@hseas)とNTT Research(@NttResearch)社は機械学習による最適化(ML-DO)でバイオミメティクス設計を効率化。生体模倣。#ロボット #AI 《Bioins…

Feb 16, 2025 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
@iw_toshiki · X

【MLでエイ型ロボット開発を効率化】 ハーバード大学SEAS(@hseas)とNTT Research(@NttResearch)社は機械学習による最適化(ML-DO)でバイオミメティクス設計を効率化。生体模倣。#ロボット #AI 《Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning》https://t.co/zRLM0GOtBq https://t.co/mt0gvrMp7u

Feb 16, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 9,997 followers View post →
Elif Ece
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Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning | Science Robotics https://t.co/3uuKZzoHuU

Feb 15, 2025 · 501 followers View post →
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Xing Wang Research Group
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RT @SciRobotics: Scientists have developed a #MachineLearning-based approach to optimize the design of small #biohybrid robots with fins in…

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Déji Fadahunsi
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RT @SciRobotics: Scientists have developed a #MachineLearning-based approach to optimize the design of small #biohybrid robots with fins in…

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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

Scientists have developed a #MachineLearning-based approach to optimize the design of small #biohybrid robots with fins inspired by rays and other marine animals. @JohnFZimmerman @Harvard Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/6nj2mGrB9y https://t.co/bsqpBsX8oz

Feb 14, 2025 · 18 likes · 9 shares · 27,700 followers View post →
John F Zimmerman
@JohnFZimmerman · X

Excited for our newest work in Science Robotics https://t.co/d2J0Mv2sxX read more (https://t.co/1WvJxhNNHt)

Feb 13, 2025 · 32 followers View post →
BHIVE Tech Bee
@TechGeekTweets · X

Exciting advancements in bioinspired design! Check out the latest on tissue-engineered rays powered by machine learning.

Feb 13, 2025 · 3,818 followers View post →
Biomimetics
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Bioinspired design of a tissue-engineered ray with machine learning | https://t.co/lmOXAh1FxO

Feb 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 391 followers View post →