"Reviving Ancient Sea Creatures: The Birth of Soft Robotics"

Scientists are creating soft robots based on the movement of ancient animals, such as the pleurocystitids that lived 500 million years ago, using a process they call "paleobionics." These robots, made from soft materials, mimic the mechanical properties of living tissues and are suitable for medical devices, enhancing efficiency in various tasks, and potentially for ocean or space exploration. By studying extinct creatures, the researchers aim to increase understanding of evolution and biomechanics, potentially uncovering valuable insights from the 99% of animals that have existed throughout Earth's history.