A fabric robot that can stand up, stiffen to support loads, and soften to change shape or return to flat (IMAGE)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

A fabric robot that can stand up, stiffen to support loads, and soften to change shape or return to flat

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A fabric robot that can stand up, stiffen to support loads, and soften to change shape or return to flat

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Image credit: Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio

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