A new study from Georgia Tech suggests that an elephant’s muscles aren’t the only way it stretches its trunk — its folded skin also plays an important role. The combination of muscle and skin gives the animal the versatility to grab fragile vegetation and rip apart tree trunks. The elephant’s biomechanics suggest a new approach for soft robotics.
Bonnie Ferri has received the 2022 John R. Ragazzini Education Award from the American Automatic Control Council. The prestigious award is presented annually to one individual in recognition of their contributions to automatic control education in any form.
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