ShapeBots: Shape-changing Swarm Robots

Here are shape-changing swarm robots that can change their configuration to display information, move objects, and visualize data. ShapeBots can change their shape by using linear actuators that are thin (2.5 cm) and highly extendable (up to 20cm) in both horizontal and vertical directions. The actuators have a modular design.

The above video shows what these shape changing robots can do.

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