Colloidal self-assembly refers to a solution-processed assembly of nanometer-/micrometer-
sized, well-dispersed particles into secondary structures, whose collective properties are …

Abstract Micro‐/nanorobots (m‐bots) have attracted significant interest due to their suitability
for applications in biomedical engineering and environmental remediation. Particularly, their …

Over the past 15 years, the field of microrobotics has exploded with many research groups
from around the globe contributing to numerous innovations that have led to exciting new …

Herein, we report near‐infrared (NIR) light‐driven shape‐morphing of programmable
MXene‐containing anisotropic hydrogel actuators that are fabricated through in situ free …

Steering soft robots in a self-regulated manner remains a grand challenge, which often
requires continuous symmetry breaking and recovery steps for persistent motion. Although …

Systems with programmable and complex shape morphing are highly desired in many fields
wherein sensing, actuation, and manipulation must be performed. Living organisms use …

Abstract Machines are systems that harness input power to extend or advance function.
Fundamentally, machines are based on the integration of materials with mechanisms to …

Low modulus materials that can shape-morph into different three-dimensional (3D)
configurations in response to external stimuli have wide-ranging applications in …

Stimuli-responsive materials have been used in major applications such as sensors,
actuators, wearable devices, and biomedical devices owing to their ability to respond to …

Light guiding and manipulation in photonics have become ubiquitous in events ranging from
everyday communications to complex robotics and nanomedicine. The speed and sensitivity …