Modular robot reassembles when kicked apart

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A robot developed by roboticists at the University of Pennsylvania is made of modules that can recognise each other.

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25 responses to “Modular robot reassembles when kicked apart”

  1. PerfectParasite Avatar
    PerfectParasite

    It’s primary task …
    It’s primary task is to fall apart, but when disassembled they each have the individually are tasked with reassembly. at least that’s what I wish.

  2. revraptor8 Avatar
    revraptor8

    Phew…i was …
    Phew…i was worried, but they can barly “walk” so far >.> lol

  3. KUjayhawk1818 Avatar
    KUjayhawk1818

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    1 week …

    lLoveMe1
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  4. jonnywaffle06 Avatar
    jonnywaffle06

    makes me want to …
    makes me want to watch iron giant

  5. Sleyah Avatar
    Sleyah

    I like how they use …
    I like how they use “outside disturbance” when it’s really just a kick. xD

  6. itsthelolocaust Avatar
    itsthelolocaust

    you’ve doomed us …
    you’ve doomed us all….or not…

  7. InIJah Avatar
    InIJah

    dude that’s like …
    dude that’s like putting a turtle on it’s back respect your pet robot for cryin out loud!

  8. MauroSanchezG Avatar
    MauroSanchezG

    Cool a broken robot …
    Cool a broken robot that can be brokened cuz is all ready brokened… :-/

  9. JKtonoso Avatar
    JKtonoso

    its a worm!
    its a worm!

  10. MegaWezy Avatar
    MegaWezy

    OMG ITS ALIVE!!!!
    OMG ITS ALIVE!!!!

  11. meehalee21 Avatar
    meehalee21

    this reminds me of …
    this reminds me of the terminator that turns to liquid and reassembles himself. its all gonna happen…

  12. spdrfx Avatar
    spdrfx

    borg technology ?:)
    borg technology ?:)

  13. killdoser666 Avatar
    killdoser666

    remindsme of the …
    remindsme of the show Cubix

  14. bmg50barrett Avatar
    bmg50barrett

    ITS THE IRON GIANT …
    ITS THE IRON GIANT PROTOTYPE!

  15. Goldwolf10 Avatar
    Goldwolf10

    It took them long …
    It took them long enough to connect!!!!! lol

  16. ichiman14 Avatar
    ichiman14

    slow processor = …
    slow processor = big time to calculate for the robot whereandhow to go…

  17. psnJetJohnnyE Avatar
    psnJetJohnnyE

    hurry kick it again …
    hurry kick it again.. oh ..wait nevermind

  18. MarlonOwnsYourCake Avatar
    MarlonOwnsYourCake

    T-1000’s Great, …
    T-1000’s Great, great grandfather

  19. MrSpartica Avatar
    MrSpartica

    imagine this on the …
    imagine this on the nanotech level.

  20. cannonball490 Avatar
    cannonball490

    that last bit made …
    that last bit made me laugh

  21. ILikeWeatherGuy Avatar
    ILikeWeatherGuy

    so its task is …
    so its task is rebuildinng and destroying itself?

  22. 1a2d3a4m34 Avatar
    1a2d3a4m34

    it seems you robots …
    it seems you robots have not masterd the force of gravity yet brainee 🙂

  23. STS232323 Avatar
    STS232323

    3:03 *ding* …
    3:03 *ding* microwave… ready

  24. MegaRobo9867 Avatar
    MegaRobo9867

    Just like the Iron …
    Just like the Iron Giant!

  25. nthjalte Avatar
    nthjalte

    @MrOnatopial This …
    @MrOnatopial This was created by very smart people. Probably smarter than you, if u average smart. And to say something like “stupid” to this its very stupid.

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