A new robot decides how and when to transform to get the job done

The bot uses magnets to link its parts together in different forms

shapeshifting robot

MACHINE METAMORPHOSIS  This shapeshifter robot can morph into shapes that resemble a car, snake or other forms, depending on the bot’s assigned task and work environment. 

T. Tosun

A robot made of several smaller robotic pieces can autonomously transform its body into shapes best suited for a particular task.