Sci Robot May 2025 PMID 40367198

Embodying soft robots with octopus-inspired hierarchical suction intelligence.

Tianqi Yue, Chenghua Lu, Kailuan Tang, Qiukai Qi, Zhenyu Lu, Loong Yi Lee, Hermes Bloomfield-Gadȇlha, Jonathan Rossiter

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44
Peak: 12 in May 2025
across 5 sources since May 2025

Extended reach

160,320
potential audience

Total likes

160

Video views

17,516

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May 2025 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect high enthusiasm, with several posts calling the study a 'game changer' and emphasizing its potential to revolutionize soft robotics through features like delicate grasping and environmental sensing, demonstrating both technical appreciation and anticipation of broad applications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly praise the research, emphasizing its innovative approach and potential benefits.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about the technology, highlighting key features like suction and local perception.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments reference specific mechanisms such as wrapping and sensing, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest the research could significantly influence fields like soft robotics, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Abstract in brief

  • Octopuses use a complex neuromuscular setup that combines their suckers and in-arm computation for advanced body movements, which inspires new soft robotic systems.
  • By mimicking this setup with simple suction cups and soft actuators, robots can perform tasks like gentle grasping and object wrapping while processing information locally.
  • The new technology allows robots to work effectively with minimal computational load, making it useful in various fields such as manufacturing, healthcare, and harvesting.

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Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new Science #Robotics study describes soft robots with #octopus-inspired embodied #suction intelligence that enables them to curl around objects of unknown shapes or gauge the nature of their environment. https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA https://t.co/z09rTeeZjO

May 19, 2025 · 30 likes · 3 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

#Octopus-inspired soft robots with #EmbodiedIntelligence can use suction to detect contact with surfaces and grasp delicate objects without squeezing. @BristolRobotLab Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA https://t.co/Fnu7kghZAk

May 15, 2025 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
SoftLab Bristol
@SoftLabBristol · X

Congratulations Tianqi Yue and team on our latest paper and cover image in @SciRobotics on Octopus-Inspired Hierarchical Suction Intelligence!!!

May 15, 2025 · 19 likes · 1 share · 1,623 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A recent Science #Robotics study describes soft robots with #octopus-inspired embodied #suction intelligence that enables them to curl around objects of unknown shapes or gauge the nature of their environment. https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA https://t.co/I88RcgfCOo

Aug 6, 2025 · 17 likes · 1 share · 27,673 followers View post →
PALPABLE Project
@palpableproject · X

A recent @ScienceRobotics paper introduces an octopus-inspired approach to soft robotics, using fluidic suction, local computation, and embodied sensing to achieve both low-level adaptive grasping and high-level perception.

Oct 22, 2025 · 2 likes · 200 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new Science #Robotics study describes #octopus-inspired soft robots with #EmbodiedIntelligence can use suction to detect contact with surfaces and grasp delicate objects without squeezing. https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA

Jun 2, 2025 · 27,673 followers View post →

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PALPABLE Project
@palpableproject · X

A recent @ScienceRobotics paper introduces an octopus-inspired approach to soft robotics, using fluidic suction, local computation, and embodied sensing to achieve both low-level adaptive grasping and high-level perception.

Oct 22, 2025 · 2 likes · 200 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A recent Science #Robotics study describes soft robots with #octopus-inspired embodied #suction intelligence that enables them to curl around objects of unknown shapes or gauge the nature of their environment. https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA https://t.co/I88RcgfCOo

Aug 6, 2025 · 17 likes · 1 share · 27,673 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new Science #Robotics study describes #octopus-inspired soft robots with #EmbodiedIntelligence can use suction to detect contact with surfaces and grasp delicate objects without squeezing. https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA

Jun 2, 2025 · 27,673 followers View post →
Jorvon Moss_Odd_Jayy
@Odd_Jayy · X

RT @SciRobotics: A new Science #Robotics study describes soft robots with #octopus-inspired embodied #suction intelligence that enables the…

May 19, 2025 · 3 shares · 23,827 followers View post →
まえこっかくのSUZUKIさん
@create_clock · X

RT @SciRobotics: A new Science #Robotics study describes soft robots with #octopus-inspired embodied #suction intelligence that enables the…

May 19, 2025 · 3 shares · 3,733 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

A new Science #Robotics study describes soft robots with #octopus-inspired embodied #suction intelligence that enables them to curl around objects of unknown shapes or gauge the nature of their environment. https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA https://t.co/z09rTeeZjO

May 19, 2025 · 30 likes · 3 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
Estelle Raffy
@NeuroPhiloRobot · X

RT @SoftLabBristol: Congratulations Tianqi Yue and team on our latest paper and cover image in @SciRobotics on Octopus-Inspired Hierarchica…

May 15, 2025 · 1 share · 289 followers View post →
Estelle Raffy
@NeuroPhiloRobot · X

RT @SciRobotics: #Octopus-inspired soft robots with #EmbodiedIntelligence can use suction to detect contact with surfaces and grasp delicat…

May 15, 2025 · 3 shares · 289 followers View post →
Ajmal Roshan
@roshanedassery · X

RT @SciRobotics: #Octopus-inspired soft robots with #EmbodiedIntelligence can use suction to detect contact with surfaces and grasp delicat…

May 15, 2025 · 3 shares · 101 followers View post →
Science Robotics
@SciRobotics · X

#Octopus-inspired soft robots with #EmbodiedIntelligence can use suction to detect contact with surfaces and grasp delicate objects without squeezing. @BristolRobotLab Learn more in Science #Robotics: https://t.co/4XKLySxAsA https://t.co/Fnu7kghZAk

May 15, 2025 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 27,673 followers View post →
TONMO
@cephs · X

link to paper: https://t.co/7NspgYNQbF

May 15, 2025 · 1,619 followers View post →
SoftLab Bristol
@SoftLabBristol · X

Congratulations Tianqi Yue and team on our latest paper and cover image in @SciRobotics on Octopus-Inspired Hierarchical Suction Intelligence!!!

May 15, 2025 · 19 likes · 1 share · 1,623 followers View post →
Biomimetics
@Biomimetics_abe · X

Embodying soft robots with octopus-inspired hierarchical suction intelligence | https://t.co/QEfsK7A1NM

May 14, 2025 · 391 followers View post →