Robots can assemble themselves like in fiction

Robotic blocks developed by MIT researchers can move independently, intertwined in predefined structures.

The video of the robot blocks called M-Blocks 2.0 attracted special attention of robotics researchers. The special feature of M-block 2.0 is that they can disturb themselves in order, climb on each other, spin in midair and engage in some kind of bee-like behavior in beehives.

Special robots know themselves to connect with MIT.

This special collaboration is a big step forward in current robot technology. Each cube has a rotating flywheel at 20,000 rpm, while on the outside are barcodes and magnets to help the blocks recognize and attach to each other as needed.

The algorithms are pre-programmed by the researchers to tell the blocks what to do and how they should interact.

These robot blocks can actually have some practical applications, such as building bridges and stairs to rescue people trapped after a natural disaster.

According to the researchers, scaling up the number of these robots is relatively simple.

1. Robots assemble themselves like "killer" movies.
2. Robots can now assemble themselves at a factory in Shanghai