Changing shapes at the push of a button
A single piece of material can take the place of entire systems of sensors, regulators and actuators
04-Jan-2023 -
Programmable materials are true shapeshifters. They can change their characteristics in a controlled and reversible way with the push of a button, independently adapting to fit new conditions. They can be used, for example, to make comfy chairs or mattresses that prevent bedsores. To produce ...
material science
metamaterials
microstructures
+2