Long-extinct animals could be resurrected as robots to shed light on evolution
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#6RPKP)
Researchers hope to recreate entire bodies of ancient creatures using paleo-inspired robotics
A robotic Tyrannosaurus rex might seem best placed in a Jurassic horror movie but researchers say machines based on extinct animals could help shed light on evolution.
Scientists say the nascent field of paleo-inspired robotics" can bring fossils to life and help researchers explore how changes in anatomy have affected the way animals move, their speed, and how much energy they use.
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