Microrobotics: Light Robots: Bridging the Gap between Microrobotics and Photomechanics in Soft Materials (Adv. Mater. 24/2018)

Abstract

Light-controlled soft microrobotics technologies can bridge the gap between microrobotics and polymeric artificial muscles. In article number 1703554, Hao Zeng, Arri Priimagi, and co-workers highlight recent progress in photomobile devices based on liquid-crystal elastomers, such as walkers, swimmers, and oscillators. Self-regulated actuation is proposed as a new pathway toward fully autonomous, intelligent light robots of the future.