Inspired by Biology (IMAGE)

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Inspired by Biology

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Just as single cells can assemble into complex multicellular organisms, the individual Kilobots can follow simple rules to autonomously assemble into predetermined shapes. The vast scale of this swarm is a milestone in itself.

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Photo courtesy of Mike Rubenstein and <i>Science</i>/AAAS.

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