Volume 3, Issue 4 (December, 2023) – 10 articles
Cover Picture: The extraordinary adaptability of natural organisms, which is manifested in their ability to modify their body shapes in response to environmental stimuli, is a source of enduring fascination. Artificial structures that mimic this ability for adaptive shape change are known as "morphing matter". This review delves into the recent advancements in morphing matter, shedding light on its design principles and its diverse applications in the field of soft robotics. Initially, it summarizes the mechanical principles that are central to the realization of morphing matter, covering both material and structural levels. These include strategies such as strain-mismatch, elastic instabilities, origami and kirigami, discrete element assembly, and morphogenesis-inspiring design. Following this, the review focuses on the applications of morphing matter in soft robotics. It concludes by exploring the open challenges and emerging opportunities in this rapidly advancing field.
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