SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 25, 2025Science Daily

These electronics-free robots can walk right off the 3D-printer

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Researchers at UC San Diego have developed 3D-printed robots that can walk without electronics, powered only by compressed gas. These $20 robots, made from a single soft material, can function for three days non-stop and operate in environments with strong radiation or underwater, potentially revolutionizing disaster response and space exploration.

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