Shape-shifting textile moves like a robot

By Maureen Dettre
Updated July 13 2022 - 11:01am, first published 10:58am
The textile developed at UNSW has artificial 'muscles' that can be programmed to contract or expand.
The textile developed at UNSW has artificial 'muscles' that can be programmed to contract or expand.

Australian engineers have developed a shape-shifting, smart textile that has the potential to help people with disabilities walk again.

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