Robot Technology and Functionality

Researchers at Harvard University have developed a soft, flexible robot capable of changing colors to blend into its surroundings. Made from silicon rubber and controlled through plastic tubing, the robot moves by air forced through tiny channels. It can use fluorescent and chemoluminescent dyes to stand out or glow in the dark, and can even change color in the infrared spectrum. This technology has potential applications in animal behavior research and public displays. The development is featured in the August 17th issue of Science magazine.

What is the primary advantage of the robot's ability to change colors?

• To increase its speed

• To improve its durability

• To blend into its surroundings

• To enhance its aesthetic appeal

What material is the robot primarily made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Silicon rubber

• Glass

How does the robot achieve movement?

• By using wheels

• By forcing air through tiny channels

• By using magnetic fields

• By rotating gears

What type of dye makes the robot easier to find?

• Invisible dye

• Fluorescent dye

• Metallic dye

• Opaque dye

Which type of dye allows the robot to glow in the dark?

• Thermochromic dye

• Photochromic dye

• Chemoluminescent dye

• Fluorescent dye

In which spectrum can the robot change its color?

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Visible

• Ultraviolet

What is a potential application of this robot technology?

• Underwater mining

• Cooking

• Animal behavior research

• Space exploration