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This study introduces a novel soft robotic arm inspired by octopus tentacles, featuring biomimetic suckers for enhanced underwater grasping. The bio-inspired design improves stability and efficiency in complex aquatic environments.

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  • Robotics
  • Biomimetics
  • Marine Engineering

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  • Traditional rigid robotic arms face limitations in complex underwater operations.
  • Need for adaptable and robust manipulation in dynamic aquatic environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a soft robotic arm mimicking octopus tentacles for improved underwater manipulation.
  • To enhance grasping stability and operational efficiency in challenging marine conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a soft robotic arm with a dual-segment continuous structure and eight-wire drive control.
  • Integrated biomimetic suckers inspired by octopus tentacles.
  • Developed a 3D, dual-segment, eight-wire driven segmented constant curvature motion model.

Main Results:

  • The soft robotic arm demonstrated enhanced grasping stability in underwater experiments.
  • Successfully coped with fluid disturbances and captured dynamic objects.
  • Significantly improved reliability and efficiency of underwater operations.

Conclusions:

  • The octopus-inspired soft robotic arm offers a viable solution for complex underwater tasks.
  • Biomimetic design and advanced motion control enhance robotic performance in aquatic environments.
  • This technology has the potential to revolutionize underwater exploration and operations.