Oct 11
Rain Man Robot Builds Ramps With Thousands of Randomly Tossed Toothpicks [Video]
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In what has to be one of the most wasteful ways to traverse stairs, Harvard’s Self-organizing Systems Research Group has designed a robot that builds its own access ramps by randomly flinging thousands of glue-covered toothpicks. When the pile eventually solidifies, it provides a sturdy support for the robot to climb. More »
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