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Scientists want to give robots hands made from living woodlice

Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have developed grippers for robots using living invertebrates such as pill bugs and chitons. The custom 3D-printed housings were attached to a robot arm, enabling the pill bugs to pick up and rotate objects for a short period, while the chitons demonstrated potential for underwater gripping. However, some experts question the practicality and ethical implications of using live organisms in robotics.