A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and The Ohio State University has developed a soft polymer material, called magnetic shape memory polymer, that uses magnetic f... Read more
‘Origami robots’ are state-of-the-art soft and flexible robots that are being tested for use in various applications including drug delivery in human bodies, search and rescue missions in di... Read more
Reconfigurable electronics show promise for wearable, implantable devices Medical implants of the future may feature reconfigurable electronic platforms that can morph in shape and size dyna... Read more
3D-printed active hinges change shape in response to heat The majority of soft robots today rely on external power and control, keeping them tethered to off-board systems or rigged with hard... Read more
