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Wayne Williams

Would you eat a robot? Swiss scientists want to create fully edible electronics — but I am not sure I want to have a bite at R2D2 anytime soon

Edible robot.

Swiss scientists at EPFL (École Spéciale de Lausanne), along with researchers from other universities, are working on creating robots that are not only functional but also biodegradable and safe to eat. 

These robots could potentially reduce electronic waste, deliver nutrition and medicines, monitor health, and provide new culinary experiences.

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