3-D-printed smart gel changes shape when exposed to light
Published Date: 1/5/2021
Source: phys.org
Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, Rutgers engineers have created a 3-D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes "artificial muscle" and may lead to new military camouflage, soft robotics and flexible displays.