Active mechanical metamaterials (AMMs)(or smart mechanical metamaterials) that combine
the configurations of mechanical metamaterials and the active control of stimuli‐responsive …

Medical soft robotics constitutes a rapidly developing field in the treatment of cardiovascular
diseases, with a promising future for millions of patients suffering from heart failure …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) with large electrically-actuated strain can build light-
weight and flexible non-magnetic motors. However, dielectric elastomers commonly used in …

Silicone is utilized widely in medical devices for its compatibility with tissues and bodily
fluids, making it a versatile material for implants and wearables. To effectively bond silicone …

The heart's intricate myocardial architecture has been called the Gordian knot of anatomy,
an impossible tangle of intricate muscle fibers. This complexity dictates equally complex …

Preclinical models of aortic stenosis can induce left ventricular pressure overload and
coarsely control the severity of aortic constriction. However, they do not recapitulate the …

Over the past two decades, 3D bioprinting has become a popular research topic worldwide,
as it is the most promising approach for manufacturing vascularized organs in vitro …

Soft robotic devices containing multiple actuating elements have successfully recapitulated
complex biological motion, leading to their utility in biomedical applications. However, there …

Following myocardial infarction (MI) and the natural healing process, the cardiac
mechanostructure changes significantly leading to reduced contractile ability and resulting …

The increasing recognition of the right ventricle (RV) necessitates the development of RV-
focused interventions, devices and testbeds. In this study, we developed a soft robotic model …