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Robots Made of Hydrogel Are Designed by MIT Robotics Engineers as the First of Their Kind

Hydrogel Robots Designed by MIT Engineers Are the First of Its Kind

Medicine & Technology Jan 22, 2020

Robotics engineers at the MIT have achieved a technological first and made see-through robots made of gel that will move water pumped in as the motive force. Amazingly, these simple robots can kick aa ball, and even attempt to grab a fish while swimming.

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Hydrogel Robots Designed by MIT Engineers Are the First of Its Kind

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