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Morphing Metal Could Create Shapeshifting Robots : DNews
A hybrid material of silicone foam and metal turns elastic when slightly heated up. Continue reading →
Kassie Perlongo’s insight:
I’m wondering about the applications for it to be used in soft robotics.
Kassie Perlongo
Kassie is the Managing Editor at Robohub.
Kassie Perlongo
Kassie is the Managing Editor at Robohub.
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