A simple idea. An MIT project that aims to create such devices by 2017. Directionally interesting, but does not seem to be very practical. Though as the example suggests, disposable mobile sensors might be the ideal initial example ... " ... Today, MIT announced a new project, "An Expedition in Computing Printable Programmable Machines," that aims to give everyone a chance to have his or her own robot. Need help peering into that unreasonably hard-to-reach cabinet, or wiping down your grimy 15th-story windows? Walk on over to robo-Kinko’s to print, and within 24 hours you could have a fully programmed working origami bot doing your dirty work. "No system exists today that will take, as specification, your functional needs and will produce a machine capable of fulfilling that need," MIT robotics engineer and project manager Daniela Rus said. ... "
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Printable Paper Robots
A simple idea. An MIT project that aims to create such devices by 2017. Directionally interesting, but does not seem to be very practical. Though as the example suggests, disposable mobile sensors might be the ideal initial example ... " ... Today, MIT announced a new project, "An Expedition in Computing Printable Programmable Machines," that aims to give everyone a chance to have his or her own robot. Need help peering into that unreasonably hard-to-reach cabinet, or wiping down your grimy 15th-story windows? Walk on over to robo-Kinko’s to print, and within 24 hours you could have a fully programmed working origami bot doing your dirty work. "No system exists today that will take, as specification, your functional needs and will produce a machine capable of fulfilling that need," MIT robotics engineer and project manager Daniela Rus said. ... "
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