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The SERC\/JPL team developed tentacles and backing spines that proved control of the EA\/G material. Prototypes with two tentacles were built and demonstrated and tested on the SERC 3-DOF air bearing device in 1g in one plane of grip. 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REACCH, or Reactive Electro-Adhesive Capture ClotH, supports soft capture of objects of any size, shape, surface finish or material after launch on-orbit. 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