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SIG//70472026.08.28 · 00:00 UTCNORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Teardrop-shaped soft robots leap with infrared light

New research showcases soft robots that jump in response to infrared exposure.

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed innovative teardrop-shaped soft robots capable of leaping upward or forward when exposed to infrared light. These robots continue to jump as long as the light source is active, demonstrating a novel approach to robotic movement and control.

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