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"Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a series of tiny, spherical robots that they say can morph together into a \"liquid that thinks.\"\nThe droplets (pictured below) are about the size of a ping-pong ball. Their intelligent design allows them to self-assemble with each other into a variety of shapes. Researchers behind the project are hoping to use large amounts of the mini-robots to take on complex projects, such as putting together parts of a large aircraft or telescope, according to a press release.   \nSEE ALSO: Skytender Robot Bartender Takes to the Skies\n\nNikolaus Correll, assistant professor at the university and lead researcher of the project, says in the release that the technology is similar in principle to human cells.\n\"Every living organism is made from a swarm of collaborating cells. Perhaps some day, our swarms will colonize space where they will assemble habitats and lush gardens for future space explorers\" \nWatch the video, above, to learn more. What are some other ways you think these robots could be used? Tell us in the comments below.  \n\nImage courtesy of the University of Colorado Boulder\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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