Skylar Tibbits: The emergence of "4D printing"

The video explores the concept of self-assembly, where materials build themselves through local interactions. It highlights the potential of nanoscale programming to revolutionize construction and manufacturing by addressing inefficiencies and energy consumption. The speaker introduces projects demonstrating self-assembly from 1D to 4D systems, including 4D printing, which allows materials to transform autonomously. The video concludes with potential applications in extreme environments and infrastructure, inviting collaboration to innovate from nanoscale to human scale.

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