Teaching fast swimming is a complex challenge, requiring an individualized approach for every athlete. No two swimmers are alike, so coaching methods should be adaptable rather than a ...

It was just two years ago that a tiny robotic manta ray became the world's fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Well, one of its descendants has now smashed that record – and it uses less energy than ...

A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot's movement in the water. A team ...