AI Tool Unlocks New Era of Durable Metamaterials with Unprecedented Properties

Developed by TU Delft researchers, the tool overcomes traditional design limitations, paving the way for practical applications in various fields.

Researchers at TU Delft have developed an AI tool that discovers metamaterials with unprecedented properties, solving complex inverse design problems.
The AI tool enables the creation of metamaterials that are not only innovative but also durable, addressing a major limitation in previous research.
Metamaterials, designed digitally and 3D-printed, can exhibit extreme properties not found in nature, such as behaving like a fluid despite being solid.
The new approach considers the manufacturing limitations, such as the resolution of 3D printers, to ensure practical application of the designs.
Potential applications for these metamaterials include orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, soft robots, adaptive mirrors, and exo-suits.