On: The Octo-Bouncer

[sitkack]

Build one these but using something like micro mirrors [1], esp in microgravity this could be used for mass transfer and sorting of fine powders. The powders could be parked in clumps in an electroacoustic grid potential (ultrasonic phased array).

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_micromirror_device

[Wingman4l7 → sitkack]

Sounds similar to some work NASA did with to "walk" lunar / Martian dust simulants off of glass using electrostatics, intended for use in colony habitat windows: https://www.nasa.gov/content/scientists-developing-ways-to-m...