Scientists are working on a groundbreaking concept—robotic materials that can reshape themselves and change their properties, ...

An international team of researchers has discovered a new method to generate electricity using small plastic beads. By ...

A new study demonstrates material-like robot collectives capable of shape-shifting and transitioning between a solid and ...

To overcome these limitations, a research team led by Dr. Tae Ann Kim of the Convergence Research Center for Solutions to ...

and smart materials. Materials scientists and engineers work at the forefront of technology, applying physics, chemistry, and biology to compose new products—many of which have the potential to reduce ...

Energy remains a significant factor in industrial production processes. High levels of energy consumption make production more expensive and exacerbate the climate crisis. A new type of robot ...

"Living embryonic tissues are the ultimate smart materials," he said. "They have the ability to self-shape, self-heal and even control their material strength in space and time." While at UCSB ...

A research project led by Prof. Wei Wang from Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) and Dr. Xi Chen from Chengdu ...

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 ...

Imagine a world where we no longer rely on oil and gas for energy and products. Instead, we use natural, renewable materials ...