Octopus Robo-Grip

Animal-inspired robotics, or bioinspired robotics, is an engineering field that designs machines by mimicking biological structures and movement strategies found in animals to solve complex locomotion and environmental interaction problems.

Engineers study biomechanics and neuromuscular control systems—like the decentralized ganglia in octopus arms or the compliant tendons in cheetahs—to create robots capable of adaptive movement, soft actuation, or efficient energy transfer.

Examples include quadrupedal robots like Boston Dynamics’ Spot, which emulates canine gait dynamics, and robotic fish that utilize body wave propagation for silent propulsion.

These systems often integrate sensors that replicate biological feedback loops, enabling robust performance in unpredictable or unstructured environments.