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 E-Mail IMAGE: A simulated soft robot controlled to reach the same target (red dot) while acting either soft (left) or stiff (right). view more  Credit: Courtesy of James Bern and Daniela Rus Imagine a robot. Perhaps youve just conjured a machine with a rigid, metallic exterior. While robots armored with hard exoskeletons are common, theyre not always ideal. Soft-bodied robots, inspired by fish or other squishy creatures, might better adapt to changing environments and work more safe...

Going to be hearing from the mayor, bill de blasio. tom, this is group of people getting ready. theyre sort of there and setup, ready to go. >> thats correct. youve got frank ribbon blue tie with the white stripes. hes the chief spokesperson for the fire department here in new york and the gentleman speaking to him on your right, thats detective james bern, and he works in the chief department office. when we start to see those people show up id be calling in and telling you guys were getting cl...