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Walking Robot Skin Turns Metal Surfaces Into a Power Source

Original: Walking Robot Skin Turns Metal Surfaces Into a Power Source, No Battery Required

Researchers have developed a walking robotic skin that can convert ordinary metal surfaces into a source of power, eliminating the need for a battery. The material moves across surfaces while harvesting energy, suggesting new possibilities for self-powered robotics and flexible electronic systems that operate without conventional power supplies.

Why now: The idea of battery-free robots that harvest energy from their surroundings is a striking breakthrough that draws wide interest in robotics and materials science.

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• Walking Robot Skin Turns Metal Surfaces Into a Power Source, No Battery Required · Bioengineer.org

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