Snap‐through bistability is often observed in nature (eg, fast snap** to closure of Venus
flytrap) and the life (eg, bottle caps and hair clippers). Recently, harnessing bistability and …

In recent decades, origami has been explored to aid in the design of engineering structures.
These structures span multiple scales and have been demonstrated to be used toward …

Thermally-driven self-sustained motion allows for direct absorption of heat from a steady
temperature field to maintain its own continuous motion, making it a valuable technology for …

Liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) has large and reversible deformation under stimulation,
making it an ideal material for artificial muscles. Currently, multi‐stimulus responsive LCE …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are polymeric materials that combine liquid crystal
orientation and rubber elasticity. The mechanical responses of LCEs strongly depend on the …

The nonlinearity in the dynamics of a liquid crystal elastomer-based systems plays an
important role when designing and controlling a responsive LCE-based smart system. In this …

Self-oscillating motion have the capacity to autonomously converting ambient power into
repetitive motion without requiring an additional control unit, and designing more self …

Self-oscillating systems possess the capability to convert ambient energy directly into
mechanical work. Consequently, the development of novel self-oscillating systems holds …

In response to external stimuli, active materials are able to alter their shape or motion.
Nonetheless, considerable challenges remain in the effective realization and control of …

Multimodal self-operating systems can provide abundant functionality and adaptability,
efficiently handling various tasks and offering enhanced capabilities for complex …