Engineers have discovered the secret of the complex movements of the octopus arm

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in creating an accurate model of the complex muscle structure of an octopus arm and how it moves. This development can lead to the production of a new generation of soft and flexible robots.

According to the scientific news department of Techna Technology Media, a team of researchers from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, using MRI data, histological analysis and detailed videos of octopus movements, have succeeded in creating a very accurate computer model of the arm of this marine animal. The model shows how about 200 muscles in an octopus arm work together to produce its complex, coordinated movements.

Octopus has been of interest to scientists for a long time because of its very flexible arms and the ability to perform complex movements. However, it has been very challenging to fully understand the movement mechanisms of this animal due to its complex muscle structure and lack of a central brain.

The model created by this research team can be used in various fields including robotics, medicine and biology. For example, this model can be used to design soft robots capable of performing complex and delicate tasks such as minimally invasive surgeries.

Despite this great progress, many questions about the movement mechanisms of the octopus still remain unanswered. In the future, researchers plan to use this model to investigate the mechanisms of learning and movement control in octopus. This research shows that by taking inspiration from nature, new and innovative technologies can be achieved. A better understanding of the movement mechanisms of living things like the octopus can help us build smarter robots with more capabilities. To see the latest news, refer to the scientific news page of Tekna Media.