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January 26, 2007

Friday Squid Blogging: "Squid-Inspired Design"

From the University of Colorado: "Squid-inspired design could mean better handling of underwater vehicles":

Inspired by the sleek and efficient propulsion of squid, jellyfish and other cephalopods, a University of Colorado at Boulder researcher has designed a new generation of compact vortex generators that could make it easier for scientists to maneuver and dock underwater vehicles at low speeds and with greater precision.

Another article here.

Posted on January 26, 2007 at 4:28 PM8 Comments

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And I thought Squid On A Stick was so tasty.

Posted by: George at January 26, 2007 7:49 PM


Jellyfish aren't cephalopods!

Perhaps someone should inform the University of Colorado...

Posted by: drox at January 26, 2007 8:40 PM


"Graceful as a Jellyfish ---- errrr, squid"

Posted by: Ted Demopoulos at January 26, 2007 8:56 PM


Bruce - you'll be pleased to note that apparently in honor of your Friday Squid Blog, the answer on Final Jeopardy today was "Giant Squid".

Posted by: BOB!! at January 26, 2007 9:52 PM


I've been meaning to send this for nearly a month now. Lego (tm) has seen the light. Squids are now available: http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?... (In their bionicle range too, by the way.)

Posted by: B2 at January 27, 2007 5:48 AM


Thanks i think it's great!

Posted by: James Matthews at January 27, 2007 6:13 PM


Posted by: Ronnie at January 28, 2007 10:51 AM


Hi Drox:
Re: "Jellyfish aren't cephalopods" . . . Doh. Point taken. Thanks for the correction!


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University of Colorado at Boulder

Posted by: Deborah at January 29, 2007 8:56 AM


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