Title: Synchronized dancing under light

Author: Yanlei Yu*

Journal: Nat. Mater., 2021, 20, 1594-1595

Abstract:

Coupled liquid-crystalline network oscillators incorporating light-responsive molecules show synchronized motion when stimulated by light. This behaviour resembles that of synchronized clock pendulums and may find uses in advanced soft robotics applications.

Fulltext Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-021-01159-0