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Active Stiffness Modulation of Flexible PDMS Elastomer by Embedding Shape Memory Alloy Wires: Fabrication and Modeling

open access: yesFlexTech, EarlyView.
Active stiffness modulation is achieved in NiTi shape memory alloy‐reinforced PDMS and carbon fiber‐epoxy composites, with reversible 3‐fold modulus increase via Joule heating and validated predictive models, which resolves longstanding adaptive design challenges.
Xi Yi, Dongjie Jiang
wiley   +1 more source

Programmable crack dynamics engineering enables flexible strain sensors with high linearity

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
First‐decoupling theoretical framework of crack evolution elucidating the control methods, mechanistic insights, and structure‐activity relationships is established. Crack propagation from uncontrollable randomness systematically evolves into spatially ordered states.
Chunjin Wu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural design and 3D printing of flexible integrated electronic systems

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of design and integration strategies for individual components in flexible electronics, highlights the 3D‐printing fabrication techniques, and discusses recent advances in system‐level integration and their applications in real‐time monitoring and intelligent robotics.
Jiani Gong   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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