http://www.octopusproject.eu/files/OCTOPUS_IP_D2.1_300409.pdf Grant Agreement number: 231608 Project acronym: OCTOPUS Project title: Novel Design Principles and Technologies for a New Generation of High Dexterity Soft-bodied Robots Inspired by the Morphology and Behaviour of the Octopus Funding Scheme: Large Scale Integrating Project Deliverable Number: D2.1 Title of Deliverable: Fundamentals of inspirations from octopus biology to flexible robotics WP related to the Deliverable: WP2 - Analysis of existing relevant knowledge on the octopus Due Date: April 30, 2009
wow that sounds extremely interesting. I would love to have a robot octopus. Heck i would love to have any robot! The information on the anatomy of the sucker and arm is fascinating. Good find!
You have to thank Level_Head for that find. I was looking for a reference on how the octos biology works to stop bleeding almost instantly. I did not find what I was looking for (recommendations solicited) but did come across the article.
I'd looked at the beginning of this paper a while back, and expected it to pertain mostly to the mechanics for the benefit of constructing robotic analogues. It's a very nice recap of what's known about cephalopod (mostly octopus) brain organization, as well as intricate detail about how the arm works with nice sectional views. A good find indeed, and thanks for reminding me not to skip over something based on first impression!
Anyone interested in this will probably also like the publications sections of Dr. Kier's lab: http://www.biology.unc.edu/faculty/kier/lab/index.html
