Meet Metabots: Flat Robots That Can Shapeshift into Hundreds of Forms #robot #technology #shorts

Imagine a flat sheet that can fold, crawl, and even grip objects — all without any motors.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new class of robots called “Metabots.”
These tiny machines are made from thin sheets that can snap into over 200 stable shapes, powered by smart materials that respond to electricity and magnetic fields.

Each Metabot can change its structure, move in different ways, and adapt to various surfaces — marking a big step toward soft, low-cost, and reconfigurable robotics.

This technology could lead to robots that assemble themselves, perform complex tasks, and even help in space exploration or medical applications in the future.

📘 Credit: Dr. Jie Yin and team, North Carolina State University
Published in Science Advances (2025)
DOI: [10.1126/sciadv.adx4359](https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adx4359)
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