Skin wrinkles and folds enable asymmetric stretch in the elephant trunk
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2122563119
Abstract: Significance Muscular hydrostats such as octopus arms and the elephant trunk have received much attention because of their dexterity in grabbing a wide range of objects. These animals have inspired soft-robotic manipulators and actuators with… read more here.
Keywords: skin wrinkles; enable asymmetric; wrinkles folds; elephant trunk ... See more keywords