Squishy 'Octobot' may point to future of robotics
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - 14:11
in Mathematics & Economics
When you think of a robot, you might imagine a metallic humanoid — and indeed, most robots today have hard, rigid bodies made of metal and plastic. But CBC Radio technology columnist Dan Misener explains why the softer, more flexible robot nicknamed the 'Octobot' may be a sign of robots to come.