Self-assembling chair from MIT lab

Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed furniture that can independently assemble under water. Fluid Assembly Furniture is a new project of the Self-Assembly Lab research laboratory led by architect Skylar Tibbits, who previously worked on the development of programmable self-assembly materials for installations.

Tibbits claims that he invented a product measuring 15 x 15 centimeters is the first chair in the world that is able to assemble independently, that is, without human intervention. The result of his work he recorded on video - six separate blocks of white, equipped with magnets, form a chair.

At first glance, everything is quite simple. But it's not. The efficiency of the assembly depends on the size of each individual element, its weight and geometric shape, the level of turbulence and the amount of water. The design elements are assembled together by trial and error.

Getting in close proximity to each other, the parts are connected, and always do it easily and in the right sequence. According to Wired, scientists are working to reduce the build time, which now lasts about seven hours. The elements of the system must be interchangeable.

In the future, the team hopes to create full-fledged self-assembling furniture for use in everyday life. I wonder what the demand will be for such tables and chairs.

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Source: hi-news.ru