In the last century, molecular crystals functioned predominantly as a means for determining
the molecular structures via X-ray diffraction, albeit as the century came to a close the …

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

Soft robots that can harvest energy from environmental resources for autonomous
locomotion is highly desired; however, few are capable of adaptive navigation without …

Self‐sustained motions are widespread in biological systems by harvesting energy from
surrounding environments, which inspire scientists to develop autonomous soft robots …

There is growing interest in creating untethered soft robotic matter that can repeatedly shape-
morph and self-propel in response to external stimuli. Toward this goal, we printed soft …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) have long held significant promise as materials for artificial
muscles and smart actuators. Recent advancements in this field have introduced innovative …

Self‐oscillation phenomena observed in nature serve as extraordinary inspiration for
designing synthetic autonomous moving systems. Converting self‐oscillation into …

The development of stimuli‐responsive soft actuators, a task largely undertaken by material
scientists, has become a major driving force in pushing the frontiers of microrobotics …

Fabricating an intelligent and tactile-sensitive untethered soft robot is a major challenge. In
this study, we used 4D printing to manufacture a liquid crystal elastomer-based robot that …

Self-sustaining systems can generate and maintain periodic or chaotic motion under
constant external stimulation, and has potential applications in fields such as soft robotics …