We made these robotic creatures. But for me, it’s really the end goal—how can we adapt this?
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RIT engineering students built Robofish using a super-strong, stretchy fiber that carries an electrical charge. The material then contracts, similar to the way human muscles do after receiving an electrical impulse from the brain.
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98.4%
Outcomes Rate for Engineering Technology Programs
97.2%
Outcomes Rate for Engineering Programs
100%
Students who complete Cooperative Education
Where students go
next is even more exciting.
Robofish is a perfect illustration of RIT’s track record of preparing students for successful careers by grounding their education in practical, real-world experience early and often.
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At RIT, we empower a kaleidoscope of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds to collaborate through creativity and innovation. We blend technology, the arts, and design to inspire a diverse community of problem-solvers. And, together, we find new and meaningful ways to move the world forward.
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Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of curious minds. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has several international campuses, more than 19,000 students, and more than 135,000 graduates from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.