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Engineers at MIT have developed a flexible gel that becomes 400 times more conductive when exposed to light, opening doors for wearable tech that communicates directly with human tissue. This breakthrough could revolutionize how machines interact with our bodies.
Scientists finally understand how tree snakes lift 70% of their bodies straight up without toppling over. The discovery could revolutionize soft robotics and flexible medical devices.
Scientists turned ordinary rice into a smart material that automatically changes stiffness based on impact speed. This breakthrough could revolutionize soft robotics and create protective gear that adapts instantly without electronics.
Researchers at the University of Nebraska have developed a hydrogel material that mimics biological muscle, complete with microfluidic vessels that act like blood capillaries. This breakthrough could transform soft robotics and create gentler prosthetics for humans.
Australian researchers built a tiny motor that spins using liquid metal flows instead of rigid parts, reaching 320 revolutions per minute. The breakthrough could revolutionize soft robotics and medical devices that need to bend, stretch, and move through tight spaces.