Engineers develop soft robot that can grow and shapeshift

Baymax, here we come!
By Emmett Smith  on 
Engineers develop soft robot that can grow and shapeshift
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Running, jumping, and flying: welcome to the future of robotics.


Researchers at Stanford have created a new type of soft robot that can change its size and shape. The robot is made of air-filled tubes that move using powered modules. It's a novel method that allows it to exhibit complex behaviors, like drastic shape changes, movement, and manipulation.

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