Discover how scientists program nanomaterials to react to environmental triggers, leading to innovations in targeted drug ...

The global smart polymers market was valued at $4.0 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $9.9 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2020 to 2027. Smart polymers are strong, flexible, ...

Electroactive polymer actuators have mechanical or optical properties ... Beyond bioinspired motion, integrating sensors and feedback control could enable intelligent actuators with environmental ...

The E-FPTA combines the large deformation of soft pneumatic actuators and the concise structures of the electroactive polymer actuator ... of actuators were measured by a laser distance sensor laser ...

Research into chemical discovery, testing optimization and analysis can be a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. With ...

Researchers argue that the problem that has been lurking in the margins of many papers about touch sensors lies in the robotic skin itself.

Over time, scar tissue slows or stops implanted bioelectronics. But new interdisciplinary research could help pacemakers, ...

A new study in Engineering introduces the electroactive biofiltration dynamic membrane (EBDM). Developed by researchers from ...

Researchers uncover a hidden flaw in robotic touch sensors, offering a solution that enhances reproducibility and sensor ...