Robots made from unlikely new material

• Scientists at the University of Bristol have developed robots using rice paper, a material commonly found in Vietnamese spring rolls.
• This rice paper offers a biodegradable, non-toxic, and edible alternative to silicon, which is typically used in soft robotics.
• The research aims to make soft robotics experimentation more accessible and sustainable, allowing for innovation from home.
• Potential applications for these rice paper robots include agricultural reseeding, reforestation in difficult areas, and culinary uses.
• This breakthrough contributes to the advancing field of soft robotics, which holds promise for transforming areas like biomedicine, nuclear decommissioning, and space exploration.

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Scientists create robots from rice paper