Researchers from HLECS have developed a hyper-elastic skin material containng light-emitting capacitors (Cornell University) made from transparent hydrogel electrodes wrapped around an insulating dielectric sheet that lights up when stretched or rolled and can sense pressure. The potential applications include skin for soft robots to convey emotions and mood, wearables, and military camoflage.
Researchers from Cornell University have developed a hyper-elastic skin material containng light-emitting capacitors (HLECS) made from transparent hydrogel electrodes wrapped around an insulating dielectric sheet that lights up when stretched or rolled and can sense pressure. The potential applications include skin for soft robots to convey emotions and mood, wearables, and military camoflage.