Nature Machine Intelligence, Published online: 18 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s42256-025-01028-4
Continuous shape morphing for small robots can offer advantages, but it is difficult to perform tasks if they are not stiff enough. Xu et al. present here a design combining liquid crystal elastomers and shape memory polymers to lock morphable elements in place.
Nature Machine Intelligence, Published online: 18 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s42256-025-01028-4Continuous shape morphing for small robots can offer advantages, but it is difficult to perform tasks if they are not stiff enough. Xu et al. present here a design combining liquid crystal elastomers and shape memory polymers to lock morphable elements in place. Read More
