The research was inspired by the shape-shifting killer android in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator series. Photo: Handout
The research was inspired by the shape-shifting killer android in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator series. Photo: Handout
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Chinese scientists develop shape-shifting robot inspired by T-1000 from Terminator

  • Palm-sized prototype is powered by liquid metal, which turns wheel as its centre of gravity changes when voltage is altered
  • Researchers say soft robots could be used for search and rescue missions

Alice Shen
Alice Shen

Updated: 12:21pm, 25 Oct, 2018

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The research was inspired by the shape-shifting killer android in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator series. Photo: Handout
The research was inspired by the shape-shifting killer android in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator series. Photo: Handout
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