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Self-learning mechanical circuits have been invented without electronics.

Why it is true

Stanford researchers created self-powered mechanical circuits that learn and adapt to their environment. The system uses springs that become stiffer with movement, allowing purely mechanical machines to understand and respond to changes, without the need for electronics.

Source: Stanford

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