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

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 ...

Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp. This shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet and remain intact despite the ...

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

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

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

A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.

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

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.

A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal ...

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.