Sci Adv September 2023 PMID 37682998

Physically intelligent autonomous soft robotic maze escaper.

Yao Zhao, Yaoye Hong, Yanbin Li, Fangjie Qi, Haitao Qing, Hao Su, Jie Yin

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Peak: 32 in Sep 2023
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What people are saying

The discussions favor the publication, highlighting phrases like 'brainless' robot and 'physically intelligent,' which underscore the novelty of an autonomous, electronics-free soft robot. Comments such as 'how to make electronics-free soft robots' and 'new in Science Advances' show curiosity and recognition of the system's significance, with tone ranging from admiration to intrigue about its potential to impact robotics and environmental sustainability.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the robotic system is innovative and capable of autonomous maze navigation without onboard electronics.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and enthusiasm about the technology, frequently emphasizing its novelty and potential.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts delve into details about the mechanisms and implications, indicating a deep level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight the significance of eco-friendly and self-powered designs, others are more speculative about future applications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study presents a soft robotic maze escape system that uses geometric and material intelligence, powered solely by environmental thermal energy, to navigate complex mazes without relying on a humanlike brain or onboard sensors.
  • The robot's asymmetric design, combining twisted and helical shapes, enables it to self-turn actively and sustain these movements, allowing it to follow curved zigzag paths and avoid getting trapped in challenging environments like granular terrains or mazes with changing layouts.
  • This approach demonstrates that leveraging advanced materials and geometric asymmetry in soft robots can achieve autonomous maze escaping capabilities, reducing the need for complex onboard computational systems.]

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Jie Yin
@JieYinLab · X

New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multichannel maze? It requires the bot to turn, adjust, and trial-and-error search. The new physically intelligent bot can do all these by itself to escape mazes. https://t.co/TXqPunPsAs

Sep 8, 2023 · 48 likes · 7 shares · 1,970 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid obstacles and escape complex mazes. Learn more: https://t.co/DyOxvB0IMd @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/lVGXSb8ISL

Sep 8, 2023 · 25 likes · 5 shares · 4,515,952 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid obstacles and escape complex mazes. Learn more: https://t.co/on9t5EaUvl @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EYHfMAskzb

Sep 13, 2023 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 4,515,952 followers View post →
Science Advances
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Researchers have developed an autonomous soft #robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid obstacles and escape complex mazes. https://t.co/9NQTTQEakD https://t.co/7xof5y9GNV

Sep 12, 2023 · 8 likes · 66,138 followers View post →
TechXplore
@TechXplore_com · X

'Brainless' #robot can navigate complex obstacles @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EPteqKQS4y https://t.co/OOtu4i6D8N

Sep 8, 2023 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 21,318 followers View post →
Neuroscience News
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“Physically intelligent autonomous soft robotic maze escaper” by Jie Yin et al. Science Advances https://t.co/vSCOvjWtHZ 2/2

Sep 8, 2023 · 6 likes · 505,474 followers View post →

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Amit Jha
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Henderson Biomedical
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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Jason Helford
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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Charles Mooney
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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syawal™ シ
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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Dr Skandar Taj (PhD, MSc, BSc)
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid obstacles and escape complex mazes. Learn more: https://t.co/on9t5EaUvl @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EYHfMAskzb

Sep 13, 2023 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 4,515,952 followers View post →
Science Advances
@ScienceAdvances · X

Researchers have developed an autonomous soft #robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid obstacles and escape complex mazes. https://t.co/9NQTTQEakD https://t.co/7xof5y9GNV

Sep 12, 2023 · 8 likes · 66,138 followers View post →
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RT @TechXplore_com: 'Brainless' #robot can navigate complex obstacles @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EPteqKQS4y https://t.co/OOtu4i…

Sep 10, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,788 followers View post →
Carlos E Alvarez
@CarlosEAlvare17 · X

@xzistor We’ve seen the strength & agility of Boston Dyn & so many amazing types of dexterity. Here’s amazing semantics of new tech: ‘brainless soft “robot” which autonomously navigates complex environments using “physical intelligence”’. https://t.co/uoMZQt3Wwl https://t.co/VmsVLk8QTC

Sep 9, 2023 · 1 like · 1,072 followers View post →
Klaus Riede
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Physically intelligent autonomous soft robotic maze escaper | Science Advances https://t.co/14zSI50vLe #AI or natural intelligence ? Or intelligent design?

Sep 9, 2023 · 4,547 followers View post →
Meera Ramaswamy
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RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

Sep 9, 2023 · 7 shares · 150 followers View post →
Arnold Mathijssen
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RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

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Abelus
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RT @TechXplore_com: 'Brainless' #robot can navigate complex obstacles @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EPteqKQS4y https://t.co/OOtu4i…

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Absurd
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Khaleel
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RT @TechXplore_com: 'Brainless' #robot can navigate complex obstacles @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EPteqKQS4y https://t.co/OOtu4i…

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XinMing
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RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

Sep 8, 2023 · 7 shares · 331 followers View post →
Yaoye Hong
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RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

Sep 8, 2023 · 7 shares · 137 followers View post →
Yao Zhao
@YaoZhao02294 · X

RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

Sep 8, 2023 · 7 shares · 33 followers View post →
Yinding Chi
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RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

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Neuroscience News
@NeuroscienceNew · X

“Physically intelligent autonomous soft robotic maze escaper” by Jie Yin et al. Science Advances https://t.co/vSCOvjWtHZ 2/2

Sep 8, 2023 · 6 likes · 505,474 followers View post →
Haitao Qing
@HQING0712 · X

RT @JieYinLab: New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multic…

Sep 8, 2023 · 7 shares · 99 followers View post →
Jie Yin
@JieYinLab · X

New in @ScienceAdvances: https://t.co/TdPy1zBd1P how to make electronics-free soft #robot autonomously escape complex multichannel maze? It requires the bot to turn, adjust, and trial-and-error search. The new physically intelligent bot can do all these by itself to escape mazes. https://t.co/TXqPunPsAs

Sep 8, 2023 · 48 likes · 7 shares · 1,970 followers View post →
Adam M. Croom, Ph.D.
@adammcroom · X

RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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syawal™ シ
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RT @ScienceMagazine: Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid…

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Science X
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RT @TechXplore_com: 'Brainless' #robot can navigate complex obstacles @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EPteqKQS4y https://t.co/OOtu4i…

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Phys.org
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TechXplore
@TechXplore_com · X

'Brainless' #robot can navigate complex obstacles @ncstate @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/EPteqKQS4y https://t.co/OOtu4i6D8N

Sep 8, 2023 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 21,318 followers View post →
Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine · X

Researchers have developed an autonomous soft robot, energized by hot surfaces, that can roll, turn, and snap to avoid obstacles and escape complex mazes. Learn more: https://t.co/DyOxvB0IMd @ScienceAdvances https://t.co/lVGXSb8ISL

Sep 8, 2023 · 25 likes · 5 shares · 4,515,952 followers View post →