Responsive materials possess the inherent capacity to autonomously sense and respond to
various external stimuli, demonstrating physical intelligence. Among the diverse array of …

Responsive soft materials, with unique advantages of light weight, flexibility and large
deformation upon activation, have attracted extensive attention in the fields of aerospace …

Bionic robots have great potential in healthcare, rescue, and surveillance. However, most
soft actuators can only realize one or two deformation modes, which largely limit the …

Responsive materials and actuators are the basis for the development of various leading‐
edge technologies but have so far mostly been designed based on polymers, incurring key …

Incorporating photothermal agents into thermoresponsive liquid crystalline elastomers
(LCEs) offers remote and spatio-temporal control in actuation. Typically, both the light …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are shape-morphing materials that demonstrate reversible
actuation when exposed to external stimuli, such as light or heat. The actuation's complexity …

Reducing the weight and profile of machinery and robotics is currently a prime challenge for
materials scientists and engineers alike. Solving this challenge could lead to an …

Abstract 4D printing has attracted tremendous worldwide attention during the past decade.
This technology enables the shape, property, or functionality of printed structures to change …

Muscles featuring high frequency and high stroke linear actuation are essential for animals
to achieve superior maneuverability, agility, and environmental adaptability. Artificial …

The design and engineering of liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) composites for enhanced
multifunctionality and responsiveness is highly desired. Here, a hollow LCE (h‐LCE) fiber …