University of Minnesota Invention: Shape-Changing Textiles Powered only by Body Heat (VIDEO)

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A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota's Design of Active Materials and Structures Lab and Wearable Technology Lab details the development of a temperature-responsive textile that can be used to create self-fitting garments powered only by body heat.

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University of Minnesota Design of Active Materials and Structures Lab and Wearable Technology Lab

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