# 4D Printing Tech Is Here And It's Turning Waste Into Machines - SlashGear

> 4D Printing Tech Is Here And It's Turning Waste Into Machines A research team out of Korea has built a 4D printer that uses recycled materials to make soft robots — robots made of non-rigid materials.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2195551/4d-printing-tech-turning-waste-into-machines-soft-robotics/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a38240ee8976fcb37cdfce7)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #waste #machines #printing #tech #turning #materials #printer #robots
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a38240ee8976fcb37cdfce7

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