As robotic technology is progressing and machines begin to carry critical tasks, the heat they generate is likely to increase, causing the risk of breakdown if not cooled down. Unfortunately, most robots are not equipped with efficient cooling systems, until now. Researchers from Cornell University have taken their inspiration from sweaty humans and developed a soft robotic gripper, using a 3D printer to create an internal reservoir for liquid and small pores on its surface. The researchers also indicate that the future versions of robots might be made of a material that wrinkles when wet to increase their ability to grip.
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