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Nature's Noiseless Movement
- Nature's movements are smooth and noiseless, contrasting with loud, unnatural rotating motors.
- Robert Katzschmann suggests we can and should rethink our approach to machine design.
SoFi: The Biomimetic Fish
- Robert Katzschmann's team created SoFi, a soft robotic fish, to demonstrate biomimetic movement.
- SoFi moves its tail like a real fish, enabling close monitoring of aquatic life.
SoFi's Limitations
- While SoFi's design is innovative, its reliance on a motor and pump makes it noisy and energy-intensive.
- This necessitates the development of quieter, more efficient alternatives.