Inspired by a Coral Polyp, This Plastic Mini Robot Moves by Magnetism and Light (IMAGE)

Eindhoven University of Technology

Inspired by a Coral Polyp, This Plastic Mini Robot Moves by Magnetism and Light

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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology developed a tiny plastic robot, made of responsive polymers. The artificial polyp of 1 by 1 cm attracts and grabs the floating oil droplet under the influence of light and magnetism.

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Marina Pilz Da Cunha

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