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Phys.org — Biology · October 1, 2026 · On the brief until October 15, 2026

Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design

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Researchers discovered that oarfish fin rays rotate in complete circles using ball-and-socket joints and distinct muscle groups. This mechanism allows the fish to swim forward and backward without moving its body laterally. Roboticists are using these anatomical findings to design large, silent underwater vehicles for ocean monitoring.

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Engineers and biologists can examine the trade-offs of replicating hundreds of independently rotating fin joints in an underwater vehicle.

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