A team of researchers from the School of Engineering Sciences and the Institute of Humanoid Robotics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), led by Associate Professor Li Mujun, Professor Pei Gang, and Professor Zhang Shiwu, has introduced a groundbreaking magnetically controlled functional surface. Comprising a magnetic pixel array, this innovative surface allows for rapid and repetitive programming of pixel states while ensuring stable self-sustenance. The surface boasts versatility in modulating color, wettability, reflectivity, and magnetically driven deformation. The research has been published in a prestigious journal under Cell Press, and the technology is anticipated to hold vast potential for applications in adaptive camouflage, hydrophobic ice prevention, and enhancing building energy efficiency.
