Tag: shape-shifting
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Weird Phones at CES 2026: Shape-Shifting Tech Unveiled
CES 2026 Opens with a Parade of the Unexpected The annual spectacle of new gadgets kicked off with a wave of curious contenders: phones that defy the traditional glass-and-metal silhouette. While most booths showcased expected upgrades—quicker chips, brighter displays, longer battery life—an encore of unusual form factors and experimental materials grabbed the most attention. These…
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Shape-Shifting Microparticles Navigate Themselves
Shape-Shifting Microparticles: A Leap Toward Self-Propelled Microbots Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are advancing a frontier in micro-robotics by creating tiny, microorganism-inspired particles that can change shape and move autonomously in response to electrical fields. These shape-shifting active particles behave like living organisms in miniature, offering a glimpse into a future where micro-scale…
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Shape-Shifting Active Particles: A New Era for Micro-Robotics
What are shape-shifting active particles? Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have unveiled tiny, microorganism-inspired particles that can actively change their shape and navigate their surroundings. These shape-shifting active particles respond to electrical fields, reversing or reshaping themselves in ways that mimic living organisms. The combination of adaptability and self-propulsion places these microscopic components…
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Shape-Shifting ‘Chinese Lantern’ Structure Could Lead the Next Generation of Adaptive Machines
Shape-Shifting Lantern: A Breakthrough in Adaptive Materials Engineers at North Carolina State University have unveiled a groundbreaking structure that can morph into multiple stable three-dimensional shapes on command. Drawing inspiration from a traditional Chinese lantern, the innovation marks a significant advance in shape-shifting technology and holds promise for the future of adaptive machines, robotics, and…