This underwater drone mechanism was inspired by bacteria

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An underwater robot can delicately propel itself in any direction with its 12 flexible arms, inspired by the flagella of bacteria. Flagella are tiny, hair-like protrusions found on many bacteria that can spin clockwise or counterclockwise to create propulsion. Its creators claim it can carry out underwater inspections without endangering humans or wildlife, as propeller-driven robots would.

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