Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3)
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Photoresponsive
liquid
crystal
elastomer
(LCE)
plays
an
important
role
in
soft
robotics
and
other
high‐tech
fields.
The
deformation
of
smart
materials
directly
affects
the
behavior
actuator,
which
needs
to
be
accurately
controlled.
However,
existing
control
methods
for
light‐driven
LCE
actuators
often
rely
on
empirical
data
or
simplistic
feedback
systems,
can
imprecise
susceptible
interference.
Developing
accurate
anti‐interference
method
photoresponsive
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
computer
vision‐assisted
bending
actions
actuator
is
proposed.
system
effectively
mitigates
instability
angle
caused
by
environmental
factors
such
as
light,
wind,
changes
surrounding
medium.
Furthermore,
“lift
bridge”
ants
moving
between
two
platforms
oscillator
with
modulable
angular
interval
frequency
are
demonstrated.
proposed
provides
general
strategy
actuators,
extended
complex
actions,
multifunctions,
multistimuli
showing
wide
application
potential
robots.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Polymeric
microwave
actuators
combining
tissue-like
softness
with
programmable
microwave-responsive
deformation
hold
great
promise
for
mobile
intelligent
devices
and
bionic
soft
robots.
However,
their
application
is
challenged
by
restricted
electromagnetic
sensitivity
intricate
sensing
coupling.
In
this
study,
a
sensitized
polymeric
actuator
fabricated
hybridizing
liquid
crystal
polymer
Ti
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Abstract
Responsive
materials
possess
the
inherent
capacity
to
autonomously
sense
and
respond
various
external
stimuli,
demonstrating
physical
intelligence.
Among
diverse
array
of
responsive
materials,
liquid
crystalline
polymers
(LCPs)
stand
out
for
their
remarkable
reversible
stimuli‐responsive
shape‐morphing
properties
potential
creating
soft
robots.
While
numerous
reviews
have
extensively
detailed
progress
in
developing
LCP‐based
actuators
robots,
there
exists
a
need
comprehensive
summaries
that
elucidate
underlying
principles
governing
actuation
how
intelligence
is
embedded
within
these
systems.
This
review
provides
overview
recent
advancements
robots
endowed
with
using
LCPs.
structured
around
stimulus
conditions
categorizes
studies
involving
LCPs
based
on
fundamental
control
stimulation
logic
approach.
Specifically,
three
main
categories
are
examined:
systems
changing
those
operating
under
constant
equip
learning
capabilities.
Furthermore,
persisting
challenges
be
addressed
outlined
discuss
future
avenues
research
this
dynamic
field.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 20, 2024
Triply
interlocked
[2]catenane
complexes
featuring
two
identical,
mechanically
units
are
extraordinarily
rare
chemical
compounds,
whose
properties
and
applications
remain
open
to
detailed
studies.
Herein,
we
introduce
the
rational
design
of
a
new
ligand
precursor,
L1,
suitable
for
synthesis
six
triply
[2]catenanes
by
coordination-driven
self-assembly.
The
compounds
can
be
reversibly
converted
into
corresponding
simple
triangular
prism
metallacage
addition
H
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
MXene-based
materials
have
attracted
significant
interest
due
to
their
distinct
physical
and
chemical
properties,
which
are
relevant
fields
such
as
energy
storage,
environmental
science,
biomedicine.
MXene
has
shown
potential
in
the
area
of
tissue
regenerative
medicine.
However,
research
on
its
applications
regeneration
is
still
early
stages,
with
a
notable
absence
comprehensive
reviews.
This
review
begins
detailed
description
intrinsic
properties
MXene,
followed
by
discussion
various
nanostructures
that
can
form,
spanning
from
0
3
dimensions.
The
focus
then
shifts
biomaterials
engineering,
particularly
immunomodulation,
wound
healing,
bone
regeneration,
nerve
regeneration.
MXene's
physicochemical
including
conductivity,
photothermal
characteristics,
antibacterial
facilitate
interactions
different
cell
types,
influencing
biological
processes.
These
highlight
modulating
cellular
functions
essential
for
Although
developing,
versatile
structural
attributes
suggest
role
advancing
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2)
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Abstract
More
recently,
soft
actuators
have
evoked
great
interest
in
the
next
generation
of
robots.
Despite
significant
progress,
majority
current
suffer
from
lack
real‐time
sensory
feedback
and
self‐control
functions,
prohibiting
their
effective
sensing
multitasking
functions.
Therefore,
this
work,
a
near‐infrared‐driven
bimorph
membrane,
with
self‐sensing
loop
control
is
produced
by
layer
(LBL)
assembling
MXene/PDDA
(PM)
onto
liquid
crystal
elastomer
(LCE)
film.
The
versatile
integration
strategy
successfully
prevents
separation
issues
that
arise
moduli
mismatch
between
actuating
layers,
ultimately
resulting
stable
tightly
bonded
interface
adhesion.
As
result,
resultant
membrane
exhibited
excellent
mechanical
toughness
(tensile
strengths
equal
to
16.3
MPa
(||)),
strong
actuation
properties
(actuation
stress
1.56
MPa),
(gauge
factor
4.72)
capabilities.
When
applying
near‐infrared
(NIR)
laser
control,
system
can
perform
grasping,
traction,
crawling
movements.
Furthermore,
wing
closed‐loop
controlled
motion
are
demonstrated
combination
insect
microcontroller
unit
(MCU)
models.
remote
precision
capabilities
actuator
pave
way
for
complex
precise
task
modulation
future.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(22)
Published: June 13, 2024
Abstract
Soft‐bodied
aquatic
organisms
have
exhibited
remarkable
capabilities
in
navigating
and
moving
within
liquid
environments
serving
as
a
profound
inspiration
for
the
development
of
bionic
robots
with
intricate
movements.
Traditional
rigid
components
are
being
replaced
by
stimulus‐responsive
soft
materials
such
hydrogels
shape
memory
polymers,
leading
to
creation
dynamically
responsive
robots.
In
this
study,
robot
inspired
an
octopus
adsorptive
properties
its
tentacles,
specifically
tailored
targeted
stimulation
pH
sensing
cervix,
presented.
This
approach
involves
design
soft,
water‐based
Janus
adhesive
hydrogel
patch
that
adheres
specific
parts
cervix
responds
changes
through
external
stimuli.
The
incorporates
inverse
opal
microstructures
mimicking
legs
octopus,
facilitate
efficient
stable
locomotion,
unidirectional
transport
biofluids,
pH‐responsive
behavior.
miniature
showcases
controlled
adhesion
precise
fluid
highlighting
potential
stimulus
response
uterine
cervical
tract.
breakthrough
opens
new
avenues
medical
applications
expanding
field
soft‐bodied
robotics.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(33)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
Intelligent
actuators
have
attracted
intensive
attention
due
to
their
broad
application
scenarios,
ranging
from
precision
manufacturing
and
autonomous
robotics
adaptive
medical
devices.
Therein,
simplifying
structure
design
streamlining
fabrication
processes
for
responsive
materials
is
crucial
achieving
multifunctionality
in
intelligent
actuators.
Drawing
inspiration
nature,
diverse
stimuli‐responsive
been
developed,
enabling
the
creation
of
a
spectrum
Herein,
study
aims
provide
systematic
overview
smart
with
different
based
on
biomimetic
strategies.
The
commences
by
describing
typical
stimulus‐response
organisms
subsequently
categorizing
nascent
materials,
summarizing
respective
mechanisms.
Potential
applications
integrated
into
all‐in‐one
systems
are
presented
grippers,
soft
robots,
sensors.
Finally,
ends
an
advancement
summary
together
personal
insight
current
challenges
future
directions.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(24), P. 6257 - 6288
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
developments
in
3D/4D
printing
of
MXene-based
composites,
focusing
on
their
application
tissue
regeneration,
drug
delivery,
sensing,
and
energy
storage.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Biological
structures
exhibit
autonomous
and
intelligent
behaviors,
such
as
movement,
perception,
responses
to
environmental
changes,
through
dynamic
interactions
with
their
surroundings.
Inspired
by
natural
organisms,
future
soft
robots
are
also
advancing
toward
autonomy,
sustainability,
interactivity.
This
review
summarizes
the
latest
achievements
in
untethered
based
on
1D
2D
nanomaterials.
First,
performance
of
actuators
designed
different
is
compared.
Then,
development
basic
locomotion
forms,
including
crawling,
jumping,
swimming,
rolling,
gripping,
multimodal,
mimicking
biological
motion
mechanisms
under
stimuli,
discussed.
Subsequently,
various
self‐sustained
movements
imbalance
static
stimuli
introduced,
light
tracking,
self‐oscillating,
self‐crawling,
self‐rolling,
flying.
Following
that,
progress
integrated
additional
functionalities
sensing,
energy
harvesting,
storage
summarized.
Finally,
challenges
faced
this
field
prospects
for
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Elastic
electromagnetic‐attenuation
materials
attract
great
attention
for
their
extensive
use
both
in
civil
communication
and
military
stealth.
Nevertheless,
applications
as
intelligent
remain
less
developed
due
to
insufficient
understanding
of
constructing
highly
efficient
stimulus‐response
structures.
Herein,
reduced‐graphene‐oxide‐hybridized
polymeric
absorbers
(GPAs)
are
prototyped
enable
multi‐field
coupled
responses
based
on
electromagnetic
(EM)
attenuation
smart
deformation.
A
nano‐organic
hybrid
structure
is
stabilized
via
intermolecular
interactions
between
rGO
conjugated
liquid
crystal
molecules.
It
found
that
the
dielectric
polarization
dominates
attenuation,
converting
EM
energy
into
thermal
inducing
mechanical
The
GPA
incorporating
0.25
wt.%
exhibits
an
average
constant
5.7
times
higher
than
pure
absorber.
Under
open‐space
microwave
irradiation,
optimal
response
time
GPAs
reduced
by
85%
≈10
s.
Based
electromagnetic‐thermal‐mechanical
GPAs,
devices
including
a
reconfigurable
frequency
selective
surface
customized
microwave‐absorbing
conceived,
achieving
transformation
over
2.4
GHz
radar
reflection
intensity.
This
study
bridges
gap
from
elastic
material
dissipative
will
furnish
novel
insights
developing
devices.