Shape Shifter (1) (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Shape Shifter (1)

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A lattice structure, originally printed flat, has morphed into the outline of a human face after changing the surrounding temperature. Perspective view (left), top view (middle), and side view (right) of transformed lattice, approximately 160mm tall.

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Lori K. Sanders

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