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Harvard develops shape-shifting knitted fabric with built-in sensing capabilities
Updated On: 01 August, 2026 09:37 AM IST | Boston | Agencies
Researchers at Harvard University developed machine-knitted fabrics that could serve as functional devices
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A reconfigurable lampshade with multistable switches that correspond to colors of lighting. PIC/harvard University
By carefully controlling knitted yarns and stitch patterns, researchers have made textiles that snap between stable shapes, operate electrical switches, and even track a person’s steps.
Researchers at Harvard University developed machine-knitted fabrics that could serve as functional devices.


