SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 5, 2024Interesting Engineering

Tethers turn brainless robots into ‘maze-solving marvels’ with simple physics

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Princeton researchers created small vibrating robots controlled by flexible tethers, allowing complex movements without programming. These "bristle bots" can navigate mazes and tight spaces when linked, showing promise for swarm robotics in various applications.

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