Modular robot reassembles when kicked apart

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Read more: http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19826531.200-shapeshifting-robots-take-form.html A robot developed by roboticists at the University of Pennsylvania is made of modules that can recognise each other.

Channel: Science & Technology
Uploaded: April 23, 2008 at 4:56 am
Author: newscientistvideo

Length: 0:03:12
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Tags: robot module self-assembly reassemble modular self-configurable

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Video Comments:
h8s2 (Monday 17th of November 2008 06:24:13 PM)
I'll be back...
bionicleweasel (Monday 17th of November 2008 01:18:04 AM)
so you can't kill it? is that a very good idea?
RedHairWarrior (Sunday 16th of November 2008 06:46:12 PM)
hmmm, this is very like the T-1000, Now just make it in liquid form and were there.
chrisb000 (Sunday 16th of November 2008 03:03:01 PM)
that is one of the coolest things i've seen on youtube, this and diet coke mentos rocket. :p
Agentoxedo07 (Sunday 16th of November 2008 12:49:38 PM)
holy-terrorist:> wow the robot auto-create *=*
tetramincolor2000 (Saturday 15th of November 2008 09:31:43 PM)
it looks drunk at the end, it just kills itself, lol
Dazbme (Saturday 15th of November 2008 04:14:48 PM)
lol its like "MUHAHA I CAN STAND!!!" *thwomp!* "oh crap not again..."
Stephenlee5 (Saturday 15th of November 2008 09:39:13 AM)
Lol, funny how they fall apart after trying to stand up.
mg2sna (Saturday 15th of November 2008 07:50:01 AM)
Agh, so cute =D
Edward1589 (Saturday 15th of November 2008 05:43:48 AM)
You're mistakin. Once the technology is there the progression is mind-numbing. Even if this particular model/style don't develop further, the basic priciples will progress. Tear to me eye. :') Can't watch these videos without a big smile!