Glove inspired by octopus suckers

Scientists have designed a glove with suckers on each finger that make it possible to grip and handle slippery underwater objects. The Octa-glove was created by a team at Virginia Tech. The researchers were inspired by octopus arms, which are covered with suckers that help the arms stick to objects. So far, the Octa-glove has been used to pick up a plastic spoon, a small toy car, and a metal bowl. The team hopes that it can eventually be used in underwater rescue missions and for researching marine animals.…

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