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Shape-changing "robotic fabric" switches between soft and strong

Published Sep 30 2020 at 3:30 AM GMT
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  • A team of scientists at Yale University has developed a new 'robotic fabric' that can change its shape and stiffness on demand or by sensing its environment.
  • The material could one day be used in high-tech clothing, tents that set themselves up, or robotic parachutes.




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  • Published Sep 30, 2020 3:30 AM GMT