Who would have thought that a simple razor clam would be able to come under such spotlight? These clams have the ability to burrow deep into sand, not to mention being super difficult to remove once they have done so, sort of like the fictional X-Men character, the Blob. A robotic version of the clam might just function as a smart anchor for boats.
The robotic clam is basically an energy-efficient device which is capable of functioning as a smart anchor that can change its position easily. This kind of anchor would come in handy when used for scientific tools in the ocean in order to help measure currents, and can even function as a detonator for underwater mines.