Hive: Arthropods
Taking a cue from ocean-dwelling species, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are developing synthetic skins that will support the emergence of next-generation “soft” machines, robots and other devices.
by Dan Moser | Research and Innovation
June 17, 2025
Stephen Morin, associate professor of chemistry, and Brennan Watts, a fourth-year doctoral student in chemistry, hold two colorful hydrogel skins that can act similarly to the color-changing skin of cephalopods such as octopi and cuttlefish. Their research article on the topic published in Advanced Materials in May.
Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing
