135K views · 640 reactions | Developed by Japanese researcher Ryota Shijo, this soft robotic tongue uses compliant elastomer materials, embedded actuation, and biomimetic motion control to replicate human licking behaviors. Surface coatings simulate saliva, enhancing tactile realism for emotional bonding, therapeutic use, elderly care, and advanced social robotics applications. : Ryota Shijo | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

Robots are often thought of as stiff and inorganic, but we’re taking a different approach with soft robotics. In this new NASA STEM video, learn from a NASA engineer and intern about this field, which takes inspiration from life around us on land and sea. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/langley/beyond-the-metal-investigating-soft-robots-at-nasa-langley | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration