Image Shapeshifting Robot: Real-Life Version of Terminator  For many years, scientists have been developing soft robots that can be magnetically controlled. But this shapeshifting robot is a bit different. Some would describe it as a thrilling hallmark of a movie that involves the end of humankind and the rise of robots.  Solid to Liquid and Vice Versa This robot can melt from solid to liquid. It has a shape of a Lego that can reform itself in order to squeeze in and out of tight spaces. It can solder a circuit board. And just like in Terminator, it can escape cages.  According to the scientists who made this shapeshifting robot:  “We demonstrate the unique capabilities of MPTMs by showing their dynamic shape reconfigurability by realizing smart soldering machines and universal screws for smart assembly and machines for foreign body removal and drug delivery in a model stomach.” The robot has incredible strength. It can be remotely controlled with a magnetic field. It’s made of neodymium, iron, boron and gallium.  The scientists were inspired by how creatures can readily change their stiffness. The materials in this robot can enter delicate spaces and can pass through even the narrowest spaces.  The magnetic liquids can’t carry heavy objects. But this robot can be sturdy and stronger when under pressure. It can carry around 30 times its own weight.  This robot can be used for various applications in healthcare, electronics, and robotics.  The healthcare industry has been using robotics and other forms of automation in the medical field. It includes surgical robots, which are used to perform complex procedures with high precision, as well as assistive robots, which are used to help with tasks like rehab and caregiving.  Robots in this industry can also include telemedicine robots. They can remotely diagnose and treat patients. There are also lab automation robots that can assist with tasks, like specimen handling and analytics.  The use of robotics in healthcare can improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical procedures, as well as enhance patient outcomes.  Tiny Robot to Escape from Prison As mentioned, the researchers also demonstrated how the shapeshifting robot can melt so it can escape from a cage. It would melt so it can slide through secure bars. Once out, it reforms into a solid state to complete the task. How it morphs can be likened to...