Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have created a system that can build fully functional drones, robots, and other electronic devices by itself. LaserFactory is built around a laser cutter in a two-part containing a software package for designing devices and then, a machine that makes them functional.
LaserFactory cuts out the required shape add lines of silver for the circuit traces, places components, and cures the silver to complete the device, which is then ready for use. MIT points to a wide range of possible uses for LaserFactory, such as the ability to quickly build more drones for search and rescue operations or for deliveries.
The researchers plan to look into means of expanding LaserFactory to create more three-dimensional shapes. The team also intends to refine LaserFactory by improving the quality and fidelity of circuit traces so that the system can build more complex, denser devices.
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