Polymer-based smart materials for adaptive and sustainable robotic systems: a review

RSC Applied Polymers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nélson Castro, Carlos M. Costa, Estela G. Bicho, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
DOI: 10.1039/d6lp00014b
Cited by: 1
References: 166

Abstract

The development and integration of polymer-based smart materials, which have the inherent capacity to recognize and respond to a variety of external stimuli are driving the growth and change of the robotics field.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Dielectric materials and actuators Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Polymer composites and self-healing

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Applied Polymers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
923–942
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN