Liquid Metal

Will Robots Soon Look Like Humans? The Era of Liquid Metal and Biomimetic Skin Has Arrived

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Will Robots Soon Look Like Humans? The Era of Liquid Metal and Biomimetic Skin Has Arrived

In today’s rapidly evolving robotics technology, breakthroughs in materials science are quietly transforming our imagination of “future robots.” From liquid metals with deformable capabilities to flexible biomimetic skin that can simulate human touch and appearance, a series of cutting-edge materials are enabling robots to evolve quickly from “cold machines” to “humanoid partners.” Materials are no … Read more

Liquid Metal 3D Printing Technology

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Liquid Metal 3D Printing Technology

Author Wang Lei Liquid metal can adopt various printing methods for three-dimensional structure forming, enabling composite printing with non-metallic and bio-ink materials, which has important application prospects in fields such as biomedical devices, three-dimensional electronics, and functional device manufacturing. 3D printing, also known as “additive manufacturing,” is an advanced manufacturing technology that meets people’s personalized … Read more

Apple Switches to USB-C: What to Expect for the 20th Anniversary iPhone

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Apple Switches to USB-C: What to Expect for the 20th Anniversary iPhone

However, we still have to wait two more years. iPhone 1: 2007 iPhone X: 2017 So, on the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, Apple will also arrange a commemorative edition. Mark Gurman, a technology editor at Bloomberg known for accurately predicting Apple’s moves, claims that Apple is developing two 20th anniversary edition iPhones for 2027. … Read more

Micro Robot Made of ‘Liquid Metal’ Runs Faster than a Cheetah

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Micro Robot Made of 'Liquid Metal' Runs Faster than a Cheetah

Introduction Most soft robots are slow, but these robots feel the need for speed. Scientists at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) have created controllable soft robots that can run, swim, and jump at high speeds. During testing, the robots achieved speeds of 70 BL/s (body lengths per second). These results are astonishing, as even the cheetah … Read more

Integrated Multifunctional Wearable Platform with Graphene and Liquid Metal

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Integrated Multifunctional Wearable Platform with Graphene and Liquid Metal

Research Background Continuous wearable monitoring devices and systems are crucial not only for diagnosing physical conditions but also for predicting pathological states, enabling early and effective interventions. Accelerometers are essential components in many electronic systems, from consumer electronics to healthcare systems. Traditional wearable motion devices are inherently inflexible and unsuitable for seamless integration with the … Read more

Development of Liquid Metal-Based Self-Oscillating Heterogeneous Films for Energy Harvesting

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Development of Liquid Metal-Based Self-Oscillating Heterogeneous Films for Energy Harvesting

With the miniaturization of electronic devices and the integration of flexible wearable devices, collecting energy from the surrounding environment to power low-power wearable electronics has attracted widespread attention from researchers. Natural evaporation from lakes and seas, as well as transpiration and respiration from plants, means that moisture is ubiquitous in the atmospheric environment. In recent … Read more