Humans rely increasingly on sensors to address grand challenges and to improve quality of
life in the era of digitalization and big data. For ubiquitous sensing, flexible sensors are …

Hydrogel-based conductive materials for smart wearable devices have attracted increasing
attention due to their excellent flexibility, versatility, and outstanding biocompatibility. This …

In gels and elastomers, the role of entanglements on deformation has been studied, but their
effects on fracture, fatigue, and friction are less well understood. In this study, we …

Inspired by physically adaptive, agile, reconfigurable and multifunctional soft-bodied
animals and human muscles, soft actuators have been developed for a variety of …

Though visualizing perspiration constituents is crucial for physiological evaluation,
inadequate material healing and unreliable power supply methods restrict its applications …

Sophisticated sensing and actuation capabilities of many living organisms in nature have
inspired scientists to develop biomimetic somatosensory soft robots. Herein, the design and …

Flexible epidermic sensors made from conductive hydrogels are holding bright potential in
personalized healthcare, multifunctional electronic skins, and human‐machine interfaces …

The rapid growth of the electronics industry and proliferation of electronic materials and
telecommunications technologies has led to the release of a massive amount of untreated …

Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

Biocompatible conductors are important components for soft and stretchable bioelectronics
for digital healthcare, which have attracted extensive research efforts. Natural biopolymers …