Folds Help a Small Robot Change Its Movement
The robot combines two stable shapes with magnetic control.
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In this lesson: Connect magnetic inputs to actions and compare field requirements.
Grammar in this story: Unlike introduces a contrast
Unlike many magnetic mini-robots
Unlike introduces the group being contrasted with this design. The following statement explains the difference in magnetic-field requirements.
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Describe what small field changes do and what a stronger pulse can do.
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Small changes in the magnetic field make the body move. A stronger pulse can switch its shape and help it grip an object.
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