Mechanical metamaterials enable the creation of structural materials with unprecedented
mechanical properties. However, thus far, research on mechanical metamaterials has …

The surge in advanced manufacturing techniques has led to a paradigm shift in the realm of
material design from developing completely new chemistry to tailoring geometry within …

Deformable and movable flexible circuits are characterized by simple construction, precise
control, flexible and versatile morphology, and various functional forms, which can be used …

Self-oscillating systems based on active materials have been extensively constructed, which
are emerging as attractive candidates for promising applications including energy …

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

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 …

Recent experiments have revealed a new end-to-end ribbon spiral structure capable of
demonstrating two interconnected periodic zero-energy-mode self-rotation-eversion in …

Active materials possess unique properties of being able to respond autonomously to
external stimuli, yet realizing and regulating the motion behavior of active machines remains …

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a class of active materials that can generate rapid,
reversible mechanical actuation in response to external stimuli. Fabrication methods for …

Self-oscillatory systems have great utility in energy harvesting, engines, and actuators due to
their ability to convert ambient energy directly into mechanical work. This characteristic …