Jellyfish and underwater robot
30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
S2 Ep 24. The worldβs most efficient swimmer is the moon jellyfish! Itβs the inspiration for a soft underwater robot that is safe enough to use in fragile environments like coral reefs and aquatic archaeological sites. By contracting a ring of muscle, the jellyfish can push water out of their bell-shaped bodies, thrusting them forwards without using much energy at all. Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals
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