Liquid crystal-based structural color actuators
Pei Zhang, Laurens T. de Haan, Michael G. Debije, Albertus P. H. J. Schenning
Abstract
Animals can modify their body shape and/or color for protection, camouflage and communication. This adaptability has inspired fabrication of actuators with structural color changes to endow soft robots with additional functionalities. Using liquid crystal-based materials for actuators with structural color changes is a promising approach. In this review, we discuss the current state of liquid crystal-based actuators with structural color changes and the potential applications of these structural color actuators in soft robotic devices.
Topics & Concepts
CamouflageActuatorStructural colorationLiquid crystalFabricationAdaptabilityRobotMaterials scienceComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceMechanical engineeringOptoelectronicsEngineeringPhotonic crystalBiologyPathologyAlternative medicineEcologyMedicineAdvanced Materials and MechanicsLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsOcular Surface and Contact Lens