SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 8, 2026Interesting Engineering

New metamaterials learn shapes, adapt behavior, and move like living systems

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Researchers created adaptive metamaterials using motorized hinges with microcontrollers that learn to change shapes through training. These materials can forget old configurations, learn new ones, and perform tasks like gripping objects.

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