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Scientists Built an Artificial Skin That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus

Octopuses are the undisputed kings of camouflage. Whereas engineers have learned to mimic the colors, octopuses also match ...

Flexible material mimics octopus skin with nanoscale color and texture transformations

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...

Stanford Researchers Develop New Material That Changes Color and Texture Like an Octopus

Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a soft material that can rapidly shift its surface texture and color at extremely fine ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Inspired by Octopus Skin, This Synthetic Material Can Change Color and Texture on Demand

The animals' camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve ...
Greek Reporter

Octopus-Inspired Artificial Skin Can Change Color and Texture Instantly

New octopus-inspired artificial skin mimics marine camouflage, enabling materials to transform in color and texture for ...
C&EN

Polymer film changes texture and color on demand

To control color, the team sandwiched the polymer between two gold films. Light bounces off these films and interferes in ...
For Construction Pros

MAPEI Elastocolor Texture

MAPEI recently extended its Elastocolor product line of coatings to include Elastocolor Texture, a high-build, textured coating. Elastocolor Texture is a water-based, high-build, acrylic, textured ...