How does it work?
The faces of each robot cube contain electromagnets that weaken and strengthen to join or detach it from the other cubes. Each cube contains a diagonal split from corner to corner that lets it swivel around to make different shapes.
A microcontroller inside each cube directs its movements, according to pre-programmed instructions. The cube 'decides' what to do next based on the time and the contact it's had with other units.
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The cube is controlled from within.
Image: Cornell University |
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