Episode 624
Robotic Skin turns everyday objects into robots
Imagine going into space. You've got your kit, you're blasted into darkness, you're ready to discover the unknown but then your equipment doesn't quite fit the task required. How can you prepare for that? This is a reality that space...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
September 25, 20184m 31s
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Show Notes
Imagine going into space. You've got your kit, you're blasted into darkness, you're ready to discover the unknown but then your equipment doesn't quite fit the task required. How can you prepare for that? This is a reality that space engineers and robotic experts are trying to facing every day. Now, researchers from Yale think they've got an answer. They've developed something called "Omniskin" - a sheet of material that can animate everyday objects and turn them into robots. Izzie Clarke spoke to study author Joran Booth. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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