Researchers aim to build eco-friendly robots from biodegradable materials
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This toy robot won't decompose naturally, unlike those which researchers are hoping to develop (Photo: Caleb Roenigk)
An army of paper robots (Photo: Kristian Bjornard)
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While many people are busy working on how to build robots capable of doing everything (and more) humans can do, few are considering the impact that creating a legion of robotic workers will have on the environment. Two university researchers aim to change this, by investigating how to build robots from biodegradable materials that will simply decompose at the end of their lives.
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