Biosensors, metasurfaces, and a caterpillar robot is highlighted on the November covers of Advanced Optical Materials.
Sensors
Epidermal UV Colorimetric Dosimeter Show Your True Colours
John Rogers and his team report a colorimetric epidermal UV dosimeter and temperature sensor with integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities.
Robot Skin with Advanced Gripping Skills
In this Advanced Materials Technologies article, researchers demonstrate for the first time a rapid manufacturing process and taxel geometry to create a large area, all-elastomer robot skin
The Colorful Hand Print – Made by an Optical Strain Sensor
In a recent study published in Advanced Optical Materials, researchers make use of hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) to develop optical strain sensors.
Tiny electronic device can monitor heart, recognize speech
CU Boulder, Northwestern researchers lead project to measure acoustical vibrations of heart, vocal cords.
Special Issue – Photochromic Molecules and Materials
Check out the latest issue Special Issue of Advanced Optical Materials – Photochromic Molecules and Materials.
Flexible and stretchable devices special issue
The state-of-the-art of flexible and stretchable devices is highlighted in this special issue of Advanced Materials.
Thin Films of Microporous Polymer Networks
Alex Palma-Cando and Ullrich Scherf discuss the synthesis, properties, and applications of electrochemically generated thin films of microporous polymer networks.
New ultrasonic testing device
Ultrasonic specialist Sonotec introduced a digital ultrasonic testing device including touchscreen technology
Soft Robotics for Physical Therapies
Researchers in Singapore have developed a strain-sensing actuator for rehabilitation and diagnostic devices for patient mobility and dexterity.
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