<ul><li>Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an algorithm for shape-shifting joints with six degrees of freedom, enabling movements in multiple directions and adjusting stiffness based on needs.</li><li>This breakthrough can lead to wearable devices and robotic parts that can easily reconfigure their movements, making them more versatile in everyday tasks.</li><li>The technology relies on specially designed 3D-printed metastructures that can change shape and stiffness when exposed to heat, allowing for devices to be printed as one solid piece for cost reduction and improved functionality.</li><li>The applications of shape-shifting joints include improved medical wearables, versatile robots with different types of movements, and enhanced augmented reality experiences, with a wide range of potential future applications.</li></ul>

Shape-shifting joints could revolutionize wearable devices and robotics

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