Researchers have discovered a new way to create artificial muscles that mimic living organisms' movements. They used a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) that can change shape when exposed to light, heat, or electricity. The LCE can be programmed to perform complex motions, such as bending, twisting, or expanding, using different light patterns. This could lead to new applications in robotics, medicine, and biotechnology. #ArtificialMuscle #LCE #Robotics https://phys.org/news/2023-08-artificial-muscles-liquid-crystal-elastomers.html