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Ask HN: Is polymimetic alloy (from Terminator 2) a physical possibility?

2 pointsby oh_teh_meowsalmost 6 years ago
I understand it&#x27;s likely not technically feasible right now, but suppose we&#x27;re sufficient advanced, how would we go about doing it?<p>Some ideas I have: 1. Use quantum locking to rearrange superconducting particles by altering shape of magnetic field. 2. Tiny bots with magnets around them. Use a combination of repelling and attraction to propel themselves to wherever is needed.<p>I&#x27;m not a physicist, but this topic greatly interests me.

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thedevindevopsalmost 6 years ago
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