Breakthrough smart material can change shape and color in response to heat and electricity

https://thedebrief.org/breakthrough-smart-material-can-change-shape-and-color-in-response-to-multiple-stimuli/

"fabric combines soft engineered composites and hard stainless steel... polymer nano-composite fibers from recycled plastic... energy efficient... camouflage, biomedical devices, environmental sensors, AI, robotics, clothing warms up as you move, vehicle bumpers return to original shape after accident, feeling warmth or physical trigger in virtual reality"

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