We're doomed: Creepy robotic tentacles know how to open doors

The idea of a "tentacle manipulator" developed by the U.S. Army is
already scary enough by name alone. Toss it that this thing can open
doors, then it gets even scarier. The manipulator comes in peace, though, and it could even save lives.























With a tentacle manipulator like the one you see above, the robots
already deployed by the U.S. Army that help diffuse bombs or scout
buildings would have greater dexterity. They'd now be able to grasp and
rotate or pinch and lift — just like if they had a hand. That'd allow
them to do everything from turn the knob on a door to lift an object
covering an explosive.


What's more, each tendril of the tentacle manipulator is equipped
with light detection and ranging gear (or LIDAR) and a 3D imager. This
is pretty key, as it allows for an operator to accurately work with the
manipulator, rather than trying to move it from an external view.


Right now, the snake-like attachment is being developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University,
and the future could see a tentacle manipulator that could propel
itself through the water, or one that is developed on a much larger
scale.

Advancements everyday.

The Japanese already invented this tentacle monster scientific device.