Robot moth grows a UV sensor by using an artificial circulatory system

Researchers built a moth-shaped robot that uses an artificial circulatory system to deliver liquid chemicals and grow a UV sensor where light strikes its body. The newly formed conductive polymer lets the robot detect light and trigger wing motion. This demonstrates how environmental interactions can build physical sensors on site rather than relying on pre-installed factory parts.

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