RoboFabric Could Revolutionize Medical Devices, Soft Robotics
Scientists at NTU Singapore have adapted the concept of animal scales into a new wearable fabric that’s flexible but can stiffen on demand. Watch this video to learn more about the material, called RoboFabric.
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