Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.

“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...

Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...

The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid ...

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...

Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...

In one case in point, South Korean engineers have developed a soft robot capable of quick, powerful joint movements by employing the same mechanism that powers a mantis shrimp's powerful punch.

Researchers developed a hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism, enhancing soft robots' performance with rapid and powerful ...

A research team has developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism" (HeTRM), inspired by natural principles, allowing robots made of rubber-like materials to perform rapid, powerful movements.

The mantis shrimp delivers a punch at speeds of up to 90 km/h to break its prey, while the flea can jump to heights exceeding 200 times its body length. Professor Kyu-Jin Cho explained ...