When plants move, there are no muscles involved. #shorts #science #SciShow

The video explores how plants move without muscles or brains, using external stimuli like gravity, light, or touch. It highlights the Cape Sundew plant's unique insect-trapping mechanism, which involves increasing cell pressure to curl its leaves. This plant-inspired mechanism can be applied to soft robotics, such as designing prosthetic hands that can gently grasp fragile objects.

What methods do plants use to move around if they don't have muscles?

What is the significance of understanding plant movement in the context of modern engineering?

How does the Cape Sundew plant trap insects?

What happens to the pressure inside the tentacle cells of the Cape Sundew when an insect touches it?

In what way could the mechanics of the Cape Sundew's movement be useful for soft robotics?