Octopuses can squeeze their bodies through tiny holes, and scientists are in awe

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Researchers from Italy, Austria, and Singapore studied three common octopuses squeezing through holes smaller than their eye width. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the study identified distinct motor primitives used for navigation. The findings aim to inspire new soft robot designs for search and rescue missions, allowing more sensors and manipulators to fit into narrow spaces.

Source: Octopuses can squeeze their bodies through tiny holes, and scientists are in awe — ScienceAlert

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