Harvard engineers designed a robot based on jellyfish and octopuses. Its pink tentacles can pick up fragile objects without damaging them.

The arrival of Squishy has been much anticipated since the passing of the Aquarium's giant Pacific octopus, Babs, in November 2020. Her arrival had been delayed due to the pandemic and on-going ...

The suggested names are Octavia, Bean and Squishy; the choice will be announced June 1. The Niagara Falls facility acquired the new octopus after its giant Pacific octopus, Babs, died in November.

Because of the flexibility of these rubber joints, the robot is also able to switch its gait, or walking style.