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Octobot

The “octobot” is new innovations. It is the first robot that is made entirely of soft parts. It is made of silicone rubber and is about 2.5 inches wide and long. What so great about this new robot is that it doesn’t need batteries or wires, it runs on a liquid fuel. The soft parts of the robot make it easier for it adapt to some environments unlike rigid machines. This robot can lead to autonomous robots that will have the ability to sense their surroundings and interact with people! Since conventional robots are made from rigid material the new soft material from the octobot will allow new robots to more past obstacles better and it won’t make them vulnerable to scraps, falls and bumps.  The designs for the octobot were inspired by octopuses, starfish and worms.