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\n A V-shaped link-bot composed of self-propelled particles connected through chain-like links. Credit: Seoul National University College of Engineering
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A joint research team from Seoul National University and Harvard University has developed a next-generation swarm robot system inspired by nature\u2014capable of movement, exploration, transport, and cooperation, all without the need for precise sensors or centralized control.<\/p>\n

The study was led by Professor Ho-Young Kim, Dr. Kyungmin Son, and master’s student Kwanwoo Kim at SNU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Professor L. Mahadevan and Dr. Kimberly Bowal at Harvard.<\/p>\n

Their app<\/a>roach connects simple, active particles into chain-like structures that can carry out complex tasks without any advanced programming or artificial intelligence. The research is published<\/a> in Science<\/a> Advances<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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The short video showcases link-bots\u2014a new class of chain-linked active particles capable of moving, exploring, and working together without sensors or central control. Inspired by collective behaviors in nature, these simple yet versatile robots demonstrate tasks like navigating tight spaces and transporting objects, even in complex environment. Credit: Science Advances<\/i> (2025). DOI: 10.1126\/sciadv.adu8326. https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/sciadv.adu8326<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Traditional swarm robots\u2014such as those made from drones or small individual bots\u2014typically rely on high-tech components, like sophisticated sensors, wireless communication, and detailed control algorithms. While powerful, these systems often come with limitations in terms of size, material choice, cost, and environmental conditions.<\/p>\n

In contrast, nature offers a different model. Just as ant colonies or groups of cells exhibit complex collective behaviors using only simple individual units. The research team created a new type of robot inspired by this phenomenon, known as “emergent collective behavior.” Their solution, called the link-bot, connects small self-moving particles in a V-shaped chain formation that naturally gives rise to coordinated, lifelike movement\u2014without any embedded intelligence.<\/p>\n

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These link-bots use simple mechanical constraints to control how each particle moves or rotates. By adjusting the geometry of the links, the system can adapt its shape and behavior to suit different tasks or environments.<\/p>\n