Leaf Vein‐Inspired Programmable Superstructure Liquid Metal Photothermal Actuator for Soft Robots (Adv. Mater. 18/2025)

Liquid Metal Photothermal Actuators In article number 2416991, Xingyou Tian, Xian Zhang, and co-workers present a novel design for programmable liquid metal photothermal actuators using laser etching, overcoming the trade-off between load-carrying capacity and response speed. Featuring high stability, rapid oscillation, and robust performance, these actuators show promise in advanced robotics, enabling versatile smart devices like photothermally actuated robotic dogs for diverse terrains.