Milli-Moteine, the little robot that could change shape

When researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study a new concept of robot, they turn to nature. Milli-Moteine -inspired robot is a small protein and with the amazing ability to change shape ... The science fiction will soon ...

 The size of a caterpillar, Milli-Moteine was unveiled a few months ago in an article at a conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. Its engine, directly inspired proteins, makes him an outstanding invention. It is an engine-elector. Composed of two magnets, it generates magnetic fields may increase or cancel each other. An electromagnet without the disadvantages of it.

Neil Gershenfeld, director of the "Center for Bits and Atoms" at MIT, described Milli-Moteine very simply: "It is a uni-dimensional robot, made of one piece, without moving parts, and can take any form. "Form that can keep even when the power is off.