Self-powered sensing
Piezoelectric energy harvesting can reduce wiring and battery dependence in distributed sensor networks.
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Research
From molecular polarization to physical intelligence.
We create fluorine-free ferroelectric polymers that perceive mechanical signals, generate physical response, and connect intelligent algorithms with the real world.
01Perceivetouch · strain · motion
02Interpretsignal · learning · control
03Actforce · shape · haptics
04Adaptbody · object · environment
material interfaceFePBsense + transduce + actuate
mechanical inputelectrical signalcontrol fieldphysical responseResearch overview · Physical AI
Materials that close the loop between perception and action.
Physical AI needs more than computation. It needs a material layer that can feel the world, convert stimuli into useful signals, and return precise mechanical action. Ferroelectric Polymer Brushes provide that electromechanical interface.
01Perception
Pressure, strain, motion, touch, and physiological signals.
02Response
Force, shape change, haptics, adaptive optics, heating, and cooling.
03Feedback
Closed-loop interaction among material, controller, body, and environment.
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Perceptive matter
Ferroelectric Polymer Brushes for sensing and transduction
We build FePBs from a tunable backbone, strongly dipolar side-chain segments, and flexible tails. Their programmable architecture links molecular polarization to high-fidelity electrical signals.
- Pressure, strain, vibration, and tactile sensing
- Ferroelectric domain mapping with PFM, AFM-IR, and SHG microscopy
- DFT, molecular dynamics, phase-field, and data-driven design
- Piezoelectric response and signal quality optimization
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Actuating matter
Ferroelectric elastomers for adaptive motion and haptics
We combine ferroelectric ordering with elastic recovery and tunable modulus—creating soft materials that sense deformation and generate stable, programmable physical response.
- Dynamic covalent and supramolecular networks
- Photo-crosslinkable and printable elastomers
- Haptic feedback, wearable interfaces, and soft robotic skins
- Active soft optics and biomedical interfaces
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FERROELECTRIC ARTIFICIAL MUSCLEprogrammable contraction · force / motion out
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Integrated intelligence
Material interfaces for Physical AI
We integrate sensing and actuation into systems that interact continuously with people and dynamic environments. The goal is not merely smart electronics, but embodied material platforms that support intelligent physical behavior.
- Multimodal electronic skin and distributed tactile sensing
- Closed-loop haptic sensing and actuation
- Soft robots and human-machine interfaces
- Physics-informed learning and adaptive control through collaboration
01 · PERCEIVEFerroelectric skin
02 · INTERPRETEmbedded intelligence
03 · ACTSoft robotic body
continuous physical feedback
Enabling capabilities
Power, processing, and autonomy remain part of the system.
Local energy storage
Relaxor FePB capacitors can support compact, fast-response electronics close to the sensing and actuation layer.
Thermal response
Electrocaloric functionality opens routes to localized cooling and thermal feedback in intelligent interfaces.
Across every direction
Chemistry meets mechanics, electronics, and intelligence.
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Polymer chemistry
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Electromechanical testing
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Microscopy & scattering
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Soft device fabrication
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Multiscale modeling
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