Transparent gel-based robots can catch and release live fish

Transparent gel-based robots can catch and release live fish 02/07/2017 02:18 PM EST Engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have fabricated transparent, gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of them. The bots can perform a number of fast, forceful tasks, including kicking a ball underwater, and grabbing and releasing a live fish. Full story at http://news.mit.edu/2017/transparent-gel-robots-catch-release-fish-0201 Source Massachusetts Institute of Technology This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111