"Soft Robotics Inspired by Nature: Supramolecular Systems Move and Adapt"

A new study from Keio University explores supramolecular chemistry to create soft matter systems that adapt and move like natural organisms, addressing a significant challenge in robotics.

• Researchers at Keio University have developed supramolecular chemistry systems that demonstrate motility, allowing them to respond to multiple stimulus (physiology) in their environment.
• This advancement in soft matter aims to replicate the adaptive capabilities of biological tissue (biology), moving beyond traditional materials that respond to a single stimulus.
• The study published in Accounts of Materials Research details how these synthetic systems utilize self-assembly to mimic the complex behaviors of living organisms, enhancing their potential in robotics.