/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/plant-inspired-soft-robots-grow-and-slither-around-their-environmentThese bots are narrow enough to move through small spaces and cluttered areas (Photo via L.A. Cicero &amp; Stanford) Robots have a lot of movement and capabilities, but ever think they can actually grow? A team of scientists has created a soft r...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/plant-inspired-soft-robots-grow-and-slither-around-their-environmentWed, 26 Jul 2017 18:36:30 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9ca1987b-93b7-4161-b49f-bf483a4bd53eDAB0<p>I like the soft robot research.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All that is missing is an application that would make it useful.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I am not sure what type of sensor suite these worm like structures could carry, so finding a use could be challenging.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=3349&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/plant-inspired-soft-robots-grow-and-slither-around-their-environmentWed, 26 Jul 2017 05:15:14 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:9ca1987b-93b7-4161-b49f-bf483a4bd53ejw07520<p>OK, that was really cool. I have seen a simple adaptation before in a fluid filled bag toy that slips through your hand as the outer surface rotates through the center. Thanks for finding these unique stories and bringing them to the forum.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>John</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=3349&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">