Robot cuttlefish ready for underwater action

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Sepios, a four-finned, omnidirectional robot built by students at ETH Zurich, could inspire a new generation of eco-friendly, aquatic androids. Based loosely on an ocean cuttlefish, its four fins each contain nine rays, all with a 270-degree range of motion. The device has also been fitted with several controls for distance and altitude and an underwater video camera. Co-designer Alessandro Schappi explains how the device works underwater. "We are using this space mouse and to move around in… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2015/02/18/robot-cuttlefish-ready-for-underwater-action euronews knowledge brings you a fresh mix of the world's most interesting know-hows, directly from space and sci-tech experts. Subscribe for your dose of space and sci-tech: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=euronewsknowledge Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Published 2015-02-18 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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