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Programmable Materials
- thisjepisje 11y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bimetal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bimetal
- mangeletti 11y agoI was surprised to see no mention of electroactive polymers[1]. 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroactive_polymers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroactive_polymers
- fitzwatermellow 11y agoRelated is this mesmerizing video by designer Dana Zelig that employs 3D printed Shrinky Wrap and light to produce a demo of the "sinuous flatland ballet" that could be possible with programmable matter: http://www.fastcodesign.com/3048940/the-magical-beauty-of-programmable-materials http://www.fastcodesign.com/3048940/the-magical-beauty-of-pr... Can't help thinking that there is some golden ratio of piezo-electric crystals and carbon epoxy composites that would make a material that is not just programmable but also able to self-generate its own power supply ;)