3 Smart Things About Animal-Inspired Robotics
b'1. When turkeys strut, their leg muscles work as shock absorbers to boost energy efficiency. That gam action inspired a prosthetic exoskeleton for humans: The lightweight contraption is outfitted with a spring and clutch that take the impact off the user\\u2019s calf muscle. In experiments, a person wearing the braces while walking expended 10 percent less energy. 2. Though it has a brain, the lamprey\\u2014an eel-like beast\\u2014doesn\\u2019t need it to wiggle about the deep.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'