Silkworms work with robot to make 3D-printed dome
Animals can do amazing things, and their behaviors and physical properties have inspired some groundbreaking tech. But what if we could do more with what animals make? Spider silk, for instance, has a tensile strength similar to that of alloyed steel — and some fascinating potential uses. But the silkworm is by far one of the most productive animals we rely upon. The silk it produces is strong, lightweight, soft, and beautiful — and perhaps there are ways to use the creatures in new ways. To explore the potential relationship between digital and biological fabrication, MIT Media Lab’s…
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