13K views · 74 reactions | Octopus tentacles have inspired a new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy objects  The team, based at Bristol Robotics Laboratory, studied the structures of octopus suckers, which have superb adaptive suction abilities enabling them to anchor to rock. The findings could provide a next-generation robotic gripper for grasping a variety of irregular objects. | New Scientist | Facebook