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Current shape-changing technologies use bulky, inflexible hardware with imprecise control.

lightbulbPractical problemShape-Changing Fabrication and Dynamic Material Interfaces

Current shape-changing technologies use bulky, inflexible hardware with imprecise control.

UIST '24FlexEOP: Flexible Shape-changing Actuator using Embedded Electroosmotic Pumps

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