elastic technology

Purdue researchers have developed a technique to embed a liquid-alloy pattern inside a rubber-like polymer to form a network of sensors. The approach might be used to produce "soft machines" made of elastic materials and liquid metals for potential applications in robotics, medical devices and consumer electronics. (Rebecca Kramer/Purdue University)
New manufacturing methods needed for ‘soft’ machines, robots

Researchers have developed a technique that might be used to produce “soft machines” made of