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ResearchGate Proposes One-Step Continuous LCE Fiber Spinning via Liquid Ink 3D Printing, Enhancing Soft Robot Agility
ResearchGate (Request PDF) International Overview Soft robotics is gaining significant attention for its agile movement and environmental responsiveness, with liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) being promising intelligent actuators due to ... -
ACS Publications Reports Low-Temperature Actuation, Weldable Thermoplastic Liquid Crystal Elastomers for Soft Grippers
Macromolecules - ACS Publications International Overview Thermoplastic liquid crystal elastomers (TPLCEs) show promise as soft actuators due to their dynamic responsiveness and melt processability. This research developed a series of TPL... -
ACS Publications Reports NIR Light-Driven LCE Actuator for Biomedical Applications, Overcoming UV Limitations
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces - ACS Publications International Overview Conventional photoisomerization-based liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) actuators rely on UV irradiation, which is limited by phototoxicity and low tissue penetrat... -
Rice-Inspired Granular Metamaterial Achieves Instantaneous Stiffening on Impact, Enabling Passive Adaptive Protection
ScienceDaily USA Overview Scientists discovered a unique property in rice: it weakens under rapid compression but strengthens under slow pressure. Leveraging this, they developed a smart granular metamaterial that stiffens instantly on i... -
HKU Chemists Uncover ‘Hidden Length’ in Molecular Rings to Design Ultra-Tough, Responsive Smart Materials
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Hong Kong Overview A research team at The University of Hong Kong has successfully elucidated the relationship between polymer molecular structure and material properties, enabling the design of ultra-to... -
Scientists Discover Speed-Dependent Stiffening in Rice, Develop ‘Smart Material’ with Adaptive Rigidity for Impact Protection
ScienceDaily USA Overview Scientists have uncovered a peculiar property in rice where its strength changes depending on the compression speed, inspiring the development of a novel 'smart material.' This new granular metamaterial automati... -
Chemists Engineer Highly Elastic, Self-Healing Protein-Polymer Crystals that Expand 500% Volume, Promising Next-Gen Batteries and Sensors
Department of Energy USA Overview Scientists have created a novel material by chemically integrating protein crystals with polymer hydrogels, resulting in highly elastic and self-healing crystals. This material can expand to 180% of its ... -
Harbin Engineering University Advances Underwater Robotic End-Effectors with Soft Robotics and Smart Materials
PatSnap Eureka (Harbin Engineering University) China Overview Research from Harbin Engineering University focuses on soft robotics for underwater manipulation, utilizing flexible materials and pneumatic actuation. Their end-effectors inc... -
Seoul National University Develops Integrated Artificial Muscle with Co-Located Actuation and Sensing
EurekAlert! / Seoul National University South Korea Overview A Seoul National University research team developed an intelligent artificial muscle integrating actuation and sensing within a single material system. This system incorporates... -
Harvard Develops 3D-Printable Artificial Muscles, Paving the Way for Adaptive Soft Robotics
New Atlas Australia Overview Harvard researchers at the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a 3D printing method for artificial, muscle-like filaments. This innovation combines an active liquid cryst...
