"Self-building Snake-like Robot Grows with 3D-Printed Body"
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Researchers have developed a snake-like robot, FiloBot, that can 3D print its own body to grow longer, mimicking skototropisms. The robot's head spins and uses 3D printing to create more body mass, allowing it to elongate and be programmed to grow in desired ways. FiloBot has potential uses in monitoring natural environments, building autonomous structures, and testing pollution levels in hard-to-reach areas.
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