[Seoul National University's BioRobotics Laboratory]
SEOUL -- A South Korean college research team has developed a robotic arm that can help drones pick up objects in confined places. It can be folded flat and stretch out up to 70 centimeters (27 inches).
Cho Jyu-jin and other developers at Seoul National University's BioRobotics Laboratory said the robotic arm is made of seven plastic rectangular-shaped actuators and finger-like grippers. In a study published by Science Robotics, a science journal, Cho said a drone or a robot fitted with the robotic arm can overcome access issues.
Scientists are trying to create foldable robots known as "Origami" robots, which are made of various materials including metal, plastic and organic substances. Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Origami robots can be used in excavation and emergency.
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Park Sae-jin
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