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I wouldn't call the surface "self-repairing". It's just an idea to create multiple layers in manufacturing. When one layer breaks down, there are other pre-bu
by crusso 9y ago
I wouldn't call the surface "self-repairing". It's just an idea to create multiple layers in manufacturing. When one layer breaks down, there are other pre-built layers that can be used.
Not nearly as interesting as the title suggests.
- Animats 9y agoIt's similar to self-sealing fuel tanks in military aircraft. Those have a layer which expands when in contact with fuel, sealing the hole.
- ry_ry 9y agoMy new mission in life is to build something that follows links, uses ML/NLP to write more accurate titles for articles, and inject the revised headline into the page. "Mildly interesting multi-layer waterproof material tenuously inspired by lizard scales, could last longer than cheaper alternatives." That sort of thing.
- sand500 9y agoReddit had an article summary bot. Use similar logic and wrap it with a chrome extension.