A future concept whereby material objects change their physical shape via programming. Numerous examples have been proposed such as self-repairing and self-configuring components as well as ...

Definition: Programmable Matter refers to materials that can change their physical properties (shape, density, modality, conductivity) in real-time, based on user input or autonomous sensing. This ...

Dubbed “programmable matter” and “claytronics,” the concept of robotic materials has long intrigued science fiction writers and scientists alike. Made up of swarms of robots, they can melt and reform, ...