Sci Robot March 2025 PMID 40106661

Miniature deep-sea morphable robot with multimodal locomotion.

Fei Pan, Jiaqi Liu, Zonghao Zuo, Xia He, Zhuyin Shao, Junyu Chen, Haoxuan Wang, Qiyi Zhang, Feiyang Yuan, Bohan Chen, Tongtong Jin, Liwen He, Yun Wang, Kangle Zhang, Xilun Ding

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96
Peak: 71 in Mar 2025
across 5 sources since Mar 2025

Extended reach

9,289,822
potential audience

Total likes

1,653

Video views

73,607

Mentions per month

Mar 2025 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight the innovative design of the soft robotic gripper, with mentions of its ability to retrieve specimens from extreme depths, as noted in posts like, 'could retrieve living specimens such as starfish and sea cucumbers from a depth of 3400 meters.' The tone reflects excitement and optimism for its potential, using language such as 'pioneering exploration' and 'shape-shifting,' which underscores the significant advancements and potential impact of this research on deep-sea exploration.

AgreementStrong agreement

The majority of discussions express strong support for the advancements presented in the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show a high level of fascination with the capabilities of the miniature deep-sea robot.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many users discuss the technology, fewer delve into its broader implications.

ImpactHigh impact

Many believe this research could significantly influence future exploration of deep-sea environments.

Abstract in brief

  • Research on miniature deep-sea robots aims to create compact devices that can explore and interact with deep ocean environments.
  • A new centimeter-scale soft actuator design incorporates advanced materials to enhance performance under high pressure, enabling effective motion at various ocean depths.
  • The development includes a miniature robot with multimodal locomotion and a wearable soft gripper, both tested in extreme underwater conditions, highlighting potential for future deep-sea exploration.

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Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different deep-sea environments, including the Mariana Trench. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/gOGPANaUjm https://t.co/4vHklFY30N

Mar 24, 2025 · 233 likes · 49 shares · 4,518,038 followers View post →
Science Magazine
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Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different deep-sea environments, including the Mariana Trench. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/gOGPANamtO https://t.co/NfbKZQMFWF

Mar 26, 2025 · 179 likes · 35 shares · 4,518,038 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different #DeepSea environments, including the #MarianaTrench. @Beihang1952 Read more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/zOBroAp1lM https://t.co/RSPnqaXnYE

Mar 19, 2025 · 33 likes · 6 shares · 27,697 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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A new Science #Robotics study highlights a soft robotic #gripper that uses pressure-resistant actuators and could retrieve living specimens such as starfish and sea cucumbers from a depth of 3400 meters in the South China Sea. https://t.co/zOBroApzbk https://t.co/Ajed3y1Nbq

Mar 23, 2025 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 27,697 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
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@Beihang1952 【可変小型深海探査ロボット】 北京航空航天大学(@Beihang1952)の研究者らは脚と鰭の位置を変えて深海を遊泳できる小型水中ドローンを開発。海馬冷水湧出帯とマリアナ海溝での実証に成功。#ロボット 《Miniature deep-sea morphable robot with multimodal locomotion》https://t.co/gIo3pp3VXd https://t.co/mlEj2e1mcV

Mar 19, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,998 followers View post →
Beihang University
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Beihang Researchers and Collaborators Develop Miniature Deep-Sea Robot, Pioneering Exploration of the Mariana Trench Link to the article on Science: https://t.co/j0O7MQyBy4 @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/1Gj9Nij3Z0

Mar 21, 2025 · 19,892 followers View post →

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Meena
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A new Science #Robotics study highlights a soft robotic #gripper that uses pressure-resistant actuators and could retrieve living specimens such as starfish and sea cucumbers from a depth of 3400 meters in the South China Sea. https://t.co/JOgMVp5MAg https://t.co/pAbBQz9TQ5

Sep 17, 2025 · 2,585 followers View post →
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Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different deep-sea environments, including the Mariana Trench. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/gOGPANamtO https://t.co/NfbKZQMFWF

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Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different deep-sea environments, including the Mariana Trench. Learn more in @SciRobotics: https://t.co/gOGPANaUjm https://t.co/4vHklFY30N

Mar 24, 2025 · 233 likes · 49 shares · 4,518,038 followers View post →
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RT @SciRobotics: A new Science #Robotics study highlights a soft robotic #gripper that uses pressure-resistant actuators and could retrieve…

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Science Robotics
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A new Science #Robotics study highlights a soft robotic #gripper that uses pressure-resistant actuators and could retrieve living specimens such as starfish and sea cucumbers from a depth of 3400 meters in the South China Sea. https://t.co/zOBroApzbk https://t.co/Ajed3y1Nbq

Mar 23, 2025 · 19 likes · 3 shares · 27,697 followers View post →
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水深10,600mでも機能する16gの小型深海ロボットを開発❕

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Beihang University
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Beihang Researchers and Collaborators Develop Miniature Deep-Sea Robot, Pioneering Exploration of the Mariana Trench Link to the article on Science: https://t.co/j0O7MQyBy4 @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/1Gj9Nij3Z0

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RT @iw_toshiki: @Beihang1952 【可変小型深海探査ロボット】 北京航空航天大学(@Beihang1952)の研究者らは脚と鰭の位置を変えて深海を遊泳できる小型水中ドローンを開発。海馬冷水湧出帯とマリアナ海溝での実証に成功。#ロボット 《Miniatur…

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Iwahori Toshiki
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@Beihang1952 【可変小型深海探査ロボット】 北京航空航天大学(@Beihang1952)の研究者らは脚と鰭の位置を変えて深海を遊泳できる小型水中ドローンを開発。海馬冷水湧出帯とマリアナ海溝での実証に成功。#ロボット 《Miniature deep-sea morphable robot with multimodal locomotion》https://t.co/gIo3pp3VXd https://t.co/mlEj2e1mcV

Mar 19, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 9,998 followers View post →
Science Robotics
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Scientists have developed a miniature robot that can reposition its fins and legs to swim, glide, and crawl untethered in different #DeepSea environments, including the #MarianaTrench. @Beihang1952 Read more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/zOBroAp1lM https://t.co/RSPnqaXnYE

Mar 19, 2025 · 33 likes · 6 shares · 27,697 followers View post →