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Printable Robot.

By Alex in Everything Else on Jun 30, 2006 at 12:31 pm


Given the advances in inkjet technology, Gregory Daigle reviewed the exciting possibilities of "printing" your own battery, communication, display, and artificial muscle to create a "printable" robot.

The first printed robot may more resemble a paper origami insect than an octopus. It would operate as a digital ugoku (moving) origami capable of locomotion under its own power and even performing preprogrammed physical tasks.

LinkThanks gdaigle!


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