In the comic Ex Machina , the hero talks to machines. A creative use mentioned is simply "telling a gun to jam" rather than trying to build a giant robot.
Manipulating the force of friction to either make a surface impossible to walk on or to perfectly grip any wall. ⚖️ The "Best" Starter Powers Super Power
Communities like r/worldbuilding often brainstorm powers that move away from combat and toward high-concept utility: In the comic Ex Machina , the hero talks to machines
The ability to make specific objects impossible for others to remember. In the comic Ex Machina