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North Carolina State University

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Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. This infrared image shows how the soft robot moves as it heats up when exposed to infrared light.

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Fangjie Qi, NC State University

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