Responsive Materials

Responsive materials are smart substances that change their properties—such as shape, size, color, or stiffness—in reaction to external stimuli like temperature, light, moisture, or electric fields. These materials enable adaptive functions in various applications, from self-healing fabrics and wearable sensors to medical devices and robotics. Their ability to respond dynamically makes them valuable for creating systems that can adjust automatically to environmental conditions, improving performance, efficiency, and functionality across multiple industries.