Researchers develop programmable 4D-printed metamaterials that thinks, changes, and performs multiple tasks - Scientific Inquirer

Researchers develop programmable 4D-printed metamaterials that thinks, changes, and performs multiple tasks - Scientific Inquirer

Imagine a single piece of material that can change its shape, stiffness, and function—on demand—like a Swiss Army knife made of plastic. That’s what researchers at the Harbin Institute of Technology have created with their new 4D-printed “smart” metamaterials, capable of reprogramming themselves for different tasks without any extra tools or infrastructure. Reported in in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, these multi-material, …