Bridging the gap between nature’s designs and human ingenuity, a newcomer in the field of robotics is making waves. Dubbed NeRmo, short for Neurorobotic Mouse, this creation blends biology and robotics. A joint venture between the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany and Sun Yat-sen University in China, NeRmo is a great example of how robotics can draw inspiration from nature. Spearheaded by Zhenshan Bing, an Associate Research Scientist at TUM, the team focused on mimicking the agility and movement efficiency of biological mice. NeRmo, a quadruped robot, stands out for its strong adaptability to complex terrains and a unique soft-actuated spine capable of lateral flexion. This spine, a critical innovation, sets NeRmo apart from conventional high-tech robots, typically limited by stiffness that restricts their movements. Instead, NeRmo can walk faster thanks to longer stride lengths enabled by lateral flexion. Read more: 3dprint.com/...