Shape memory alloys are exotic materials that can be deformed at room temperature and return to their "remembered," pre-deformed shape when heated. They are used in a broad range of applications, such ...

“Smart Materials” are materials that change their shape, color, or size in response to an externally applied stimulus. Examples of “external stimuli” include changes in temperature, application of an ...

In early 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reportedly paid more than $1.3 million for a software flaw that allowed it to unlock an iPhone without Apple’s assistance. The purchase was possible ...

The breakthrough could pave the way for wearable systems that offer physical assistance without the mechanical bulk of traditional robotics. Most wearable robotics today rely on rigid components that ...