The Hidden Intelligence Inside Octopus Arms

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Arm Brains

Octopuses arms literally have minds of their own. A recent study looked into how each appendage’s ANC works.

• ANC = Axial Nervous Cord

• Acts like a spinal cord in each arm

• Locally processes motor commands

Each arm contains more neurons than the brain 🤯 and operates even after being severed. Better understanding how octo-arms “think” will help us improve the functionality of soft robotics for medical use. And increase cafe robot efficiency!

But why are they called TENtacles if there’s only 8?

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