Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the ...

We have been researching on mechanically steerable antennas through the use of smart materials such as ionic polymers, dielectric elastomer actuators, shape memory alloyes, eutectic alloys, etc. Jiang ...

This talk will present a summary of our recent work on bioinspired smart soft materials. These materials are characterized by convertible topographies like dynamic cracks, folds, stimuli-responsive ...

Scientists develop a highly efficient material that transforms light and moisture into precise mechanical movements and ...