Proximity sensing technology, which can obtain information without physical contact, has
become an ideal choice in scenarios where physical contact is not feasible. Despite …

Haptic human–machine interfaces (HHMIs) combine tactile sensation and haptic feedback
to allow humans to interact closely with machines and robots, providing immersive …

Phase transition between liquid and solid is a ubiquitous phenomenon in nature and has
been used widely in scientific and industrial communities. Most metals have high melting …

Stiffness variable materials have been applied in a variety of engineering fields that require
adaptation, automatic modulation, and morphing because of their unique property to switch …

Stiffness variable polymers are an essential family of materials that have aroused
considerable attention in soft actuators. Although lots of strategies have been proposed to …

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, human‐machine interfaces (HMI) are
continuing to affect human lifestyles. Artificial skin is a new type of HMI sensor that enables a …

Remarkable progress in developing graphene-based nanomaterials has provided vital
breakthroughs in many fields including energy, environment, and sensor technologies …

Materials possessing switchable stiffness, particularly dynamically switchable stiffness, have
generated a lot of attention in the soft actuator. Herein, we proposed a facial poly (vinyl …

Goal: To develop bending angle sensors based on double-layer capacitance for monitoring
joint angles during cycling exercises. Methods: We develop a bending angle sensor based …

Stiffness variable materials have aroused extensive research interest in smart devices,
especially in soft actuators. However, achieving materials with high stiffness switch range …