Once again science fiction becoming science reality..
There are 3 -4 states of matter depending on who you ask. Solid, liquid, gas and plasma. Some people consider plasma to be a liquid or a gas but it is usually dependent on the heat of the compound/substance as well as the properties. And if we manufacture objects, or change the temperature etc. of matter it obviously changes shape. So what is programmable matter?
What if you could fax someone a real, three-dimensional object? The solution might come in the form of programmable matter – a material that takes on predetermined shapes and can change its configuration on demand. We’re already seeing early prototypes coming from Carnegie Mellon and Intel in the form of “claytronics.” So what’s in store for this technology, and why should we be excited about it?
What would you do with this stuff (assuming it was available for commercial applications?)
Let’s check out this new type of matter in the video on page 2
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What about snacks for Bundy’s Bunglers?
Catoms!
Jerry Isdale Cole Santos this is better than 3d printing in theory lol
And the Star Trek replicator is coming soon.
That’s something that could truly change the world.
No starving people
No thirsty people
No more war.
No more haves and have nots.
I’ll take a cheese burger and fries please. No apple pie.
Replicators.
Tron style light disc weapons anyone?