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Spotlight: Oct 2, 2022

Math PhD student Juncal Arbelaiz Mugica finds inspiration in the biological intelligence of invertebrates such as octopuses and jellyfish. Her ultimate goal is to design control strategies for soft robots that could maneuver through tight or delicate surroundings.

Oct 2, 2022

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