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Bending Robots Can Join Together

A small demonstration does not show every future ability.

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Source: Colorado State University via Tech Xplore, 2026-11-11.

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In this lesson: Identify the robot’s grip and demonstrated connection.

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Read and understand · 1/2What can the end claws do?

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Hold objects or connect robots. The first paragraph names both uses of the claws.

Clue: Colorado State University researchers built flexible robots inspired by elephant trunks. Claws at both ends can hold objects or connect robots.

Read and understand · 2/2How many robots joined on their own?

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Two. The second paragraph describes a two-robot demonstration.

Clue: Two robots have found each other and joined on their own. Wider tasks still need a human operator.

Grammar in this story: Independent action

on their own

On their own means without someone directly making that connection for them in the reported demonstration.

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Describe the connection demonstration and what still needs a person.

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Two robots found each other and joined on their own. Wider tasks still need a human operator.

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