http://www.gizmag.com In news that might be a little worrying when coupled with our recent story of the flesh-eating robotic clock, UK researchers have developed a Chewing Robot. Thankfully the uses for the Chewing Robot are more benign - it has been developed to study the wear and tear on dental elements, such as fillings, crowns and bridges. By reproducing the motion and forces sustained by teeth within a human mouth, the robot has the potential to dramatically improve the process of developing and testing new dental materials.en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/chewing-robot/12131/#comment-3577 http://www.gizmag.com/chewing-robot/12131/#comment-3577 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:56:03 -0500