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Researchers discover materials capable of self-propulsion: Research highlights how shape and environment can cause materials to move without motors or hands – Science Daily
Researchers have discovered how to make materials that snap and reset themselves, only relying upon energy flow from their environment. The discovery may prove…
Imagine a rubber band that was capable of snapping itself many times over, or a small robot that could jump up a set of stairs propelled by nothing more than its own energy. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered how to make materials that snap and reset themselves, only relying upon energy flow from their environment. The discovery may prove useful for various industries that want to source movement sustainably, from toys to robotics, and is expected to further inform…
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