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

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 scales. Octopus and cuttlefish are masters of disguise. Many species can quickly shift both the color and surface texture of their skin, and scientists have long [...]

Stanford Creates Octopus-Inspired Synthetic Skin for Dynamic Camouflage

In the ever-evolving realm of materials science, a groundbreaking innovation has emerged that draws directly from the ocean’s most elusive inhabitants. Researchers at Stanford University have unveiled a synthetic “skin” capable of dynamically altering both color and texture, mimicking the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopuses. This development, detailed in a recent report by The Register, represents a scientific milestone, as it’s the fir…