Chemical Inchworms: The Latest in Robotic Technology?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 13:21
in Mathematics & Economics
Imagine robots that operate without electronic components. Well, this week scientists at a robotics lab in Japan revealed a creation that could bring the scenario a step closer to reality. The team has created what looks to be a Technicolor inchworm made of motile gel that not only crawls by itself, but changes color depending on the environment it's in. And its creators say that this creeping, self-propelled goop might one day find its way into robots. read more
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