Stretchy, self-healing polymer may lead to artificial musclesScientists have developed a polymer that can stretch to about hundred times its length and can even self-heal at room temperature.
Artificial 'skin' that could feel sensation createdThe top layer featured a sensor that can detect pressure over the same range as human skin, from a light finger tap to a firm handshake.
Soon, 'self-healing' batteries that may never wear outScientists have invented a battery electrode that heals itself, paving way for long-lasting batteries for all electronic devices.
Now comes John Rogers' bendable microprocessorsJohn Rogers was in his lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign six years ago, testing new ways to make electronic circuits.