Elephant and robotic arm
An elephant鈥檚 trunk is amazing. Imagine a robotic arm with the same capabilities. Engineers have created a "bionic handling assistant" to perform delicate and precise tasks.
S2 Ep1. An elephant鈥檚 trunk is amazing. Imagine a robotic arm with the same capabilities. Not only does a trunk have the strength to topple trees and lift hundreds of kilograms in weight, it can also perform precise and delicate movements. It has inspired engineers to create a "bionic handling assistant", which can be used for all sorts of complex tasks. Thank you to Pranav, a 7-year-old listener from India, for suggesting the first story of the new season.
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