We've previously seen self-folding structures that are triggered by light, and it's a technique that works well for turning flat planes into simple 3D shapes like cubes and pyramids. In an effort to make these smart materials smarter, scientists have now developed a new method for making complex self-folding structures by varying the color of the light and the "hinges" so that each section of the material folds in a specific order.
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