Understanding smart materials is vital for advancing adaptable technologies, forming the foundation for breakthroughs in robotics, automation, and biomedical devices. This area of study explores the ...

Xiaoyue Ni is creating flexible electronics that go on a person’s skin to monitor everything from heart rate to muscle ...

“Living embryonic tissues are the ultimate smart materials,” he said. “They have the ability to self-shape, self-heal and even control their material strength in space and time.” While at UCSB, his ...

"Living embryonic tissues are the ultimate smart materials," he said. "They have the ability to self-shape, self-heal and even control their material strength in space and time." While at UCSB ...