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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Festo AirJelly

This lighter than air robotic jellyfish runs on a lithium-ion battery, an electric motor, and a bit of helium. The AirJelly looks like a self-propelled, airborn version of this fellow from a previous post, while both machines are exactly what I think robots should be: beautiful, elegant creations that evoke an element of other-worldliness and wonder. Can't you just imagine this thing floating tranquilly through the hydrogen clouds of Jupiter? Perhaps that's just me then:

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