IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology developed a groundbreaking super-elastic material that enhances energy efficiency. ⚙️ The material uses a unique structure of twisted rods, allowing for exceptional flexibility and high energy storage capacity. 🤖 Potential applications include more durable robots and energy-efficient machines that store and release energy effectively. … Continue reading “120% stretchier than a rubber band”: this super-elastic marvel is set to power the most efficient robots ever