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Venus Flytrap Inspires New Material That Snaps Back into Shape

Venus Flytrap Inspires New Material That Snaps Back into Shape | Biomimicry | Scoop.it
Scientists in China have designed a smart material that rapidly switches from one shape to anotherjust like a Venus flytrap plant snaps close when trapping prey.
Inspired by carnivorous plant’s movement, researchers have been designing polymers that rapidly change shape in response to external stimuli. However, the snapping process is usually irreversible, which has so far limited the materials’ practical potential.
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Venus Fly Trap-Like Robots Eat Bugs and Could Use Them for Energy

Venus Fly Trap-Like Robots Eat Bugs and Could Use Them for Energy | Biomimicry | Scoop.it
New robot prototypes mimic the Venus fly trap's ability to catch insects; preexisting technology could let them digest their prey to generate electricity.
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