Smart Thermally Actuating Textiles

Smart Thermally Actuating Textiles (STATs) are tightly-sealed pouches that are able to change shape or maintain their pressure even in environments in which the exterior temperature or airflow fluctuates. This soft robotics technology could be developed as novel components of rehabilitation therapies or to prevent tissue damage in hospital bed or wheelchair-bound individuals. For more information, please visit: https://wyss.harvard.edu/news/robotic-textiles-are-fueled-up-and-take-action Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University