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These sub-1mm robots morph and crawl with an electric zap | TechCrunch

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The tiny robots were inspired by kirigami , a variation of origami.

They’re constructed from 100 10 -nanometer silicon dioxide panels, held together by hinges.

The electricity creates an electrochemical reaction that lets the robots expand or contract up to 40% of their size.

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