Researchers develop a liquid crystalline elastomer robot fueled completely by visible light. The robot is capable of biomimetic locomotion resembling a caterpillar and can be operated directly on human skin.
Advanced Optical Materials Highlights Biosensors, Metasurfaces, and a Caterpillar Robot
Biosensors, metasurfaces, and a caterpillar robot is highlighted on the November covers of Advanced Optical Materials.
Tiny electronic device can monitor heart, recognize speech
CU Boulder, Northwestern researchers lead project to measure acoustical vibrations of heart, vocal cords.
Superhydrophilic–superhydrophobic patterned surfaces as high-density cell microarrays
Levkin and co-workers developed an advanced version of cell microarrays by creating patterns of superhydrophilic spots separated by superhydrophobic borders on a surface.
Porous polymer membrane can flex its muscles
A membrane that can lift 20 times its own weight when it comes into contact with a solvent vapour has been developed by a German/Chinese team.
Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Acquires HGV Vosseler
Carl Zeiss strengthens its position as a solutions provider in the automotive industry and acquires HGV Vosseler GmbH & Co. KG
MaterialsViews Interviews: Jennifer Lewis
Jennifer Lewis, Director of the Materials Research Lab at UIUC, discusses life, robots, basketball, and printed origami.