Here is another nature inspired robot that can help deal with ocean plastic problem. Designed by scientists at Cornel, this snail inspired robot uses “the undulating motion of its foot to drive water surface flow and suck in floating food particles.” In the future, this approach can be used to collect microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, lakes, and seas.

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