Engineering and Technology

Light-steerable locomotion using zero-elastic-energy modes

Z. Deng, K. Li, et al.

Discover the groundbreaking research by Zixuan Deng, Kai Li, Arri Priimagi, and Hao Zeng on a light-fuelled soft liquid crystal elastomer torus that showcases fascinating self-sustained out-of-equilibrium movement. This innovative torus rotates spontaneously and can be steered in various environments, revealing exciting possibilities for soft matter robotics.