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'Robot blood' powers soft-bodied jellyfish and worm robots


Researchers at Cornell University have been working on batteries that can 'flow' through the internal structures of robots, kind of like how blood in humans' veins powers our bodies.

Researchers at Cornell University have been working on batteries that can 'flow' through the internal structures of robots, kind of like how blood in humans' veins powers our bodies. 'Robot blood' systems can reduce the weight and increase the battery density of power sources for small robots designed for challenging applications, like monitoring ocean floors, investigating pipes, and exploring tight spaces. The team used this concept to build flexible batteries inside the robots that don't require rigid structures to hold them in place.

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