Biological systems spontaneously convert energy input into the actions necessary to survive.
Motivated by the efficacy of these processes, researchers aim to forge materials systems that …

The adaptability of natural organisms in altering body shapes in response to the
environment has inspired the development of artificial morphing matter. These materials …

The synchronization of self-oscillating systems is vital to various biological functions, from
the coordinated contraction of heart muscle to the self-organization of slime molds. Through …

Stimulus-responsive materials provide an attractive platform to design and build
distinguished soft robots that can dynamically change their shapes to adapt for a variety of …

Now more than ever, researchers are rethinking the way robots are designed and controlled—
from the algorithms that govern their actions to the very atomic structure of the materials they …

In living organisms, diffusing chemicals react with soft tissue to actuate a range of
mechanical actions, such as periodic pulsations or net motion. Inspired by this biological …

This study revisits the long-going discourse concerning the distinction between living and
non-living matter, specifically focusing on living and non-living synthetic materials and …

Enzymatic reactions in solution drive the convection of confined fluids throughout the
enclosing chambers and thereby couple the processes of reaction and convection. In these …

Achieving programmable and reversible deformations of soft materials is a long-standing
goal for various applications in soft robotics, flexible electronics and many other fields …

Enzymatic reactions in solution drive the convection of confined fluids throughout the
enclosing chambers and thereby couple the processes of reaction and convection. In these …