SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 27, 2024Daily.dev

Magnetic shape-shifting surface can move stuff without grasping it

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A new kirigami design enhances magnetically induced stiffening, allowing a dome to lift 28 times its weight. This technology could be used for precise fluid handling in labs and next-generation haptic feedback in virtual reality, with potential for miniaturization down to 10 microns in diameter.

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