METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR VOLTAGE CONTROLLED RECONFIGURATION OF LIQUID METAL STRUCTURES

摘要

Voltage controlled reconfiguration of liquid metal structures by providing an electrolyte in the container. A liquid metal structure is provided in the container and at least partially in contact with the electrolyte. A voltage is applied between the liquid metal structure and the electrolyte to change the shape of the liquid metal structure such that the structure achieves a desired shape for an electrical, optical, mechanical, or thermal application.

主权项

1. A method for voltage controlled reconfiguration of a liquid metal structure, the method comprising:
providing a container; providing an electrolyte in the container; providing a liquid metal structure in the container and at least partially in contact with the electrolyte; and applying a voltage between the liquid metal structure and the electrolyte to change the shape of the liquid metal structure such that the structure achieves a desired shape.