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Short Wave

Why This Gravitational Waves News Is A Big Deal

Jun 30, 2023
08:37

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  • The development of a shape-shifting robot called the M4 has the potential to revolutionize robotics and is particularly promising for space exploration.
  • Scientists have detected the largest gravitational waves ever observed, which could provide new insights into phenomena like black hole collisions and signals from the early universe, expanding our understanding of the cosmos.

Deep dives

Revolutionary shape-shifting robot with multiple abilities

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking shape-shifting robot called the multimodal mobility morphobot (M4). This robot is capable of adapting to various situations in real-time, making it ideal for search and rescue missions. It combines both ground and aerial search abilities and can perform eight specific tasks to navigate different environments. With the potential to revolutionize robotics, this shape-shifting robot shows promise in fields such as space exploration.

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