SunBOTs: sunflower-inspired solar technology

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Phototropism-mimicking solar technology

A new type of solar technology that imitates the natural process of sunflowers and other plants to follow the sun and optimize sunlight exposure for energy capture.

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Stem-like cylinders of an artificial material that bend towards sunlight, directing an energy-harvesting 'flower' at the top for optimized solar energy capture. Each device is very small, not even 1 mm wide.

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SunBOTs: new sunflower-inspired technology could optimize solar panels

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