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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 you've just conjured a machine with a rigid, metallic exterior. While robots armored with hard exoskeletons are common, they're not always ideal. Soft-bodied robots, inspired by fish or other squishy creatures, might better adapt to changing environments and work more safely with people. Roboticists generally have to decide whether to design a hard- or soft-bodied rob...

Going to be hearing from the mayor, bill de blasio. tom, this is group of people getting ready. they're sort of there and setup, ready to go. >> that's correct. you've got frank ribbon blue tie with the white stripes. he's the chief spokesperson for the fire department here in new york and the gentleman speaking to him on your right, that's detective james bern, and he works in the chief department office. when we start to see those people show up i'd be calling in and telling you guys we're getting close. not there yet but we're getting close. what has just been going on, and i think you allu...