"Flexible Robot Squeezes into Narrow Spaces with Shape-Shifting Abilities"

Engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed CLARI, a tiny, squishable robot that can change its shape to squeeze through narrow gaps. Weighing less than a Ping Pong ball, several CLARI robots can fit in the palm of your hand. The modular design allows for customization and the addition of more legs, potentially creating spider-like robots. The researchers envision these shape-changing robots being used in various scenarios, including aiding first responders after disasters and exploring spaces that were previously inaccessible.