Issue Forever Machines

Summary

Forever Machines asks what would happen if machines could repair themselves. Self-repairing machines would combine preventative maintenance, smart materials and advanced sensors. Together these would make downtime-free manufacturing possible. They would also produce consumer products and robots that last longer and are more sustainable. Linked to the Life with Autonomous Robots and Automation megatrend and drawing on self-healing metals and polymers, stretchable electronics and advanced sensors, its keywords include autonomous systems, e-waste, humanoids, the right to repair and smart materials.