/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/world-s-first-elastic-electric-and-data-cablesRoboden and slacked electric cable comparison. (via Diginfo) From the Japanese company, Asahi Kasei Fibers , comes Roboden, the world&#39;s first elastic &quot;electric/data/USB&quot; cable. The company manufactures the famous Spandex material; it is only fitt...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/world-s-first-elastic-electric-and-data-cablesSun, 11 Dec 2011 00:41:15 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:56b8acf7-257e-455e-be69-61adc0d3c4deDAB0<p>Hi E,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I agree with the professor.&nbsp; Robots will need to be very flexible to fully exploit their value.&nbsp; Stretchable cabling opens a new dimension for distributed robotic components and flexible movement options. </p><p>I also agree with you on the CNC use.&nbsp; The last thing you need is to cut one of your cables.&nbsp; Could be a real bummer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13212&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">