The incredible potential of flexible, soft robots

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June 14, 2018 Today's TED Talk The incredible potential of flexible, soft robots 09:27 minutes · TED2018 Robots are designed for speed and precision -- but their rigidity has often limited how they're used. In this illuminating talk, biomedical engineer Giada Gerboni shares the latest developments in "soft robotics," an emerging field that aims to create nimble machines that imitate nature, like a robotic octopus. Learn more about how these flexible structures could play a critical role in surgery, medicine and our daily lives. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Pets of the future Imagine a future home filled with robots in the likeness of dogs, cats and even dinosaurs ... Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 53:29 New on ideas.ted.com How one kidney donation can lead to a chain of 94 transplants (and counting!) A kidney donation chain could narrow the huge gap between organ supply and demand. Kidney matchmaker and transplant surgeon Jayme Locke explains how. Read more » ​   Download the TED app

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