The greater blue-ringed octopus, known for its rapid skin changes, has inspired researchers at the University of California, Irvine to develop a new technological platform that mimics the octopus’s dynamic skin patterns. This innovation has potential applications in various fields, including military, medicine, robotics, and sustainable energy. … Senior co-author Alon Gorodetsky, a UCI professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, [said], “We worked to mimic the octopus’ natural abilities … and the result is an octopus-inspired deception and signaling system that is straightforward to fabricate, functions for a long time when operated continuously, and can even repair itself when damaged.” Read More