3D-printed smart gel changes shape when exposed to light

ScienceDaily
Jan 5, 2021, 8:46 am48 pts
Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes 'artificial muscle' and may lead to new military camouflage, soft robotics and flexible displays. The engineers also developed a 3D-printed…

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