Material-like robotic collectives with spatiotemporal control of strength and shape
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers developed robotic collectives inspired by cell-cell interaction mechanisms in living tissues. The system can dynamically adjust rigidity and fluidity, exhibiting self-healing, object manipulation, and adaptability to support loads exceeding individual unit weight.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Bioinspired robot collectives that can act like solids or fluids on demand American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Feb 20, 2025 · first to report
- Turning robotic ensembles into smart materials that mimic life Technische Universität Dresden · Feb 20, 2025
- How to get a robot collective to act like a smart material University of California - Santa Barbara · Feb 21, 2025