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A shape-shifting robot can liquefy itself and reform, allowing it to reach hard-to-access places.
Scientists say it could eventually serve as a hands-free tool for extracting swallowed toxic items.
Soft robots capable of navigating human bodies exist, but they can’t get stronger under pressure.
Although scientists have been developing magnetically controlled soft robots for years, this robot in particular quite literally oozes what some may describe as terrifying characteristics that would be a thrilling hallmark of an AI-dystopian movie involving the end of humankind.
The Lego-shaped robot can “melt” from solid to liquid and reform itself to squeeze in and out of tight spaces, perform tasks like soldering a circuit board and even escape cages.
