Pebbles project

The Pebbles project, as discussed by Ariel Ekblaw on the Lex Fridman Podcast, involves small cubes embedded with electropermanent magnets (EPMs). These cubes are capable of self-disassembly. By manipulating the switches in the magnets, these cubes can either bond together to form structures or disassemble by turning off the magnetic connections. This technology has implications in areas like robotic construction and programmable matter, where the ability to dynamically assemble and disassemble could be incredibly useful1.