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  • Scientists unveil 'clay' robots that will shape our world

    06/10/2005 5:57:16 AM PDT · by Momaw Nadon · 27 replies · 1,087+ views
    The Scotsman ^ | Thursday, June 9, 2005 | IAN JOHNSTON
    TINY robots that can turn into any shape - from a replica human to a banana to a mobile phone - are being developed by scientists in the United States. The new science of claytronics, which will use nanotechnology to create tiny robots called catoms, should enable three-dimensional copies of people to be "faxed" around the world for virtual meetings. A doctor could also consult with a patient over the phone, even taking their pulse by holding the wrist of the claytronic replica, reports New Scientist. And the nano "clay" could be carried around, shape-shifting into virtually anything when required....