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Chinese researchers develop adaptive hydrogel for advanced robotics and BCIs

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Chinese researchers have developed a novel hydrogel, named STERS, that can change its shape and structure over time, mimicking living organisms. This light-activated material uses liquid metal particles to create self-sustaining chemical reactions, allowing it to grow and adapt alongside living tissues. The innovation holds potential for advancements in tissue engineering scaffolds, brain-computer interfaces, and soft robotics. AI

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Chinese researchers develop adaptive hydrogel for advanced robotics and BCIs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    Chinese team creates ‘lifelike’ hydrogel that changes shape for smart devices

    Chinese researchers have developed a “lifelike” shape-changing hydrogel they say could provide a platform for next-generation developments, such as flexible tissue engineering scaffolds, brain-computer interfaces and humanlike robots. Inspired by living organisms, the team create…

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