PubHawk
Adv Sci (Weinh) March 2023 PMID 36574479

Dandelion-Inspired, Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light.

Jianfeng Yang, Hang Zhang, Alex Berdin, Wenqi Hu, Hao Zeng

Full text PDF Download social card

Mentions

123
Peak: 16 in Jan 2023
across 5 sources since Dec 2022

Extended reach

1,336,849
potential audience

Total likes

745

Video views

140,075

Mentions per month

Dec 2022 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News72 articles
  • X / Twitter35 posts
  • Blogs9 articles
  • YouTube5 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discourse demonstrates deep engagement, with posters discussing the shape-morphing polymers and their potential for remote-controlled robotics, using words like 'inspired,' 'amazing,' and 'proud' to emphasize their intrigue and admiration. The tone reflects excitement about the innovative aspects, such as the wind-assisted dispersal mechanism and light-triggered actions, indicating that the publication is perceived as impactful and forward-thinking.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express positive support or enthusiasm for the research, with some explicitly praising the work or referring to it as innovative.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show a high level of curiosity, with many highlighting the novelty of the wind-assisted dispersal and light-controlled movement, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several mentions involve detailed descriptions of the technology, such as

ImpactModerate impact

Abstract in brief

  • The development of stimuli-responsive polymers is advancing small, wirelessly controlled soft robots beyond just walking and swimming, into new areas like flying.
  • A new soft matter-based porous structure functions like a dandelion's seed, utilizing its light-responsive capabilities to assist in wind-aided dispersal and controlled takeoff and landing.
  • This artificial seed's unique design allows for manipulation of its flight performance, enabling innovative, remote-controlled miniaturized devices to navigate large aerial spaces efficiently.
Read the full abstract

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Hao Zeng
@HaoZeng_Group · X

Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind tunnel. See our paper, https://t.co/B7ssWNf5Tq @AdvSciNews @APriimagi I am so proud of Jianfeng Yang. https://t.co/Q2RQR8cYjT

Dec 27, 2022 · 115 likes · 8 shares · 614 followers View post →
Advanced Portfolio News
@AdvPortfolio · X

Up, up and away! When light triggers a shape change in this actuator, it takes advantage of a gust of wind to lift off and then land @HaoZeng_Group @ENS_TampereUni

Dec 28, 2022 · 56 likes · 14 shares · 34,701 followers View post →
TechXplore
@TechXplore_com · X

A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 36 likes · 10 shares · 21,301 followers View post →
Advanced Portfolio News
@AdvPortfolio · X

The beautiful dandelion on this cover represents the work of @HaoZeng_Group where, inspired by this flower, they report a soft actuator assembly capable of wind-assisted dispersal and lift-off/landing action under a light beam Check this out: https://t.co/buVlcO5NTI https://t.co/HCC5CrKU5m

Mar 4, 2023 · 28 likes · 4 shares · 34,701 followers View post →
高遠 頼@生命科学VTuber(たかとー らい) 定期科学ニュース配信(日)
@takatoh_life · X

【プレスリリース】 A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light https://t.co/ZQ9hoB36h4 【原著論文】 J. Yang, et al. "Dandelion-Inspired, Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light" Adv Sci 27 Dec 2022 (CC BY 4.0) https://t.co/SAAMyxAyyU

Jan 31, 2023 · 13 likes · 13,632 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
@iw_toshiki · X

【浮遊する妖精ドローン】1/2 タンペレ大学@HaoZeng_Group の研究者@JianfengYang27 らはタンポポの種子から想を得た光で制御する風分散ソフトアクチュエータ搭載の高分子集合体ロボットを開発。 《Dandelion-Inspired, Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light》https://t.co/eSkUZNzS0d

Jan 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,998 followers View post →

All mentions

Sato Takaaki/佐藤隆明
@satotakaaki · X

RT @iw_toshiki: 【浮遊する妖精ドローン】2/2 タンペレ大学Hao ZengグループのJianfeng Yangらが開発した高分子集合体による妖精ロボット。応答性ポリマーは自律的に動作する人工構造の作成が可能。#ロボット 《Dandelion-Inspired,…

Jun 29, 2024 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
Sato Takaaki/佐藤隆明
@satotakaaki · X

RT @iw_toshiki: 【浮遊する妖精ドローン】1/2 タンペレ大学@HaoZeng_Group の研究者@JianfengYang27 らはタンポポの種子から想を得た光で制御する風分散ソフトアクチュエータ搭載の高分子集合体ロボットを開発。 《Dandelion-Ins…

Jun 29, 2024 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
Wikinger
@wikinger7 · X

Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light Stimuli-responsive shape-morphing polymers are synthetic materials capable of programmable deformation upon external stimuli https://t.co/XHGcXBFCoQ

Mar 19, 2023 · 138 followers View post →
Protocol Police
@_ProtocolPolice · X

#majestic been there, done that, rtfm

Mar 4, 2023 · 431 followers View post →
Advanced Portfolio News
@AdvPortfolio · X

The beautiful dandelion on this cover represents the work of @HaoZeng_Group where, inspired by this flower, they report a soft actuator assembly capable of wind-assisted dispersal and lift-off/landing action under a light beam Check this out: https://t.co/buVlcO5NTI https://t.co/HCC5CrKU5m

Mar 4, 2023 · 28 likes · 4 shares · 34,701 followers View post →
דוידסון אונליין
@DavidsonOnline · X

החוקרים מעריכים שנחיל של רובוטים שכאלה יוכל לשמש להאבקה מלאכותית של גידולים, אך לשם כך נדרש פיתוח נוסף שיאפשר לרובוטים לנווט ולעופף בצורה מבוקרת. מקור: https://t.co/msr4VW5UB2

Feb 19, 2023 · 2 likes · 5,486 followers View post →
上杉智将
@tomomasa_u · X

Dandelion‐Inspired, Wind‐Dispersed Polymer‐Assembly Controlled by Light https://t.co/AqlzWYB931

Feb 18, 2023 · 431 followers View post →
Maurizio Iβλἄ
@Dragonmaurizio · X

Image: reversed dispersal control, where the light irradiation causes the lift-off action (light-ON-to-disperse and light-OFF-to-land). @TampereUni credits. https://t.co/sPJqjcviq4

Feb 9, 2023 · 1 like · 6,310 followers View post →
NP AGARWAL世界一フォローを目指しますAiming best in world.
@np_grwl · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Feb 7, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,786 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

タンポポに着想 光制御される風分散Polymer-Assembly https://t.co/DKgXOaipfu 刺激応答性Polymer →wireless制御する小型soft-bodyロボット 歩行、水泳、jump、分散で空中飛行、滑空、hovering等 人工種子 可視光励起時に剛毛の可逆的な開閉動作を誘発 光学的制御　風力で離着陸、下降 ＊

Feb 1, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,738 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Dandelion‐Inspired, Wind‐Dispersed Polymer‐Assembly Controlled by Light - Yang - Advanced Science - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/1t9dXB0PN8

Feb 1, 2023 · 2,569 followers View post →
高遠 頼@生命科学VTuber(たかとー らい) 定期科学ニュース配信(日)
@takatoh_life · X

【プレスリリース】 A fairy-like robot flies by the power of wind and light https://t.co/ZQ9hoB36h4 【原著論文】 J. Yang, et al. "Dandelion-Inspired, Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light" Adv Sci 27 Dec 2022 (CC BY 4.0) https://t.co/SAAMyxAyyU

Jan 31, 2023 · 13 likes · 13,632 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

です。花粉を運ぶ何百万もの妖精ロボットを自由に散布し、地球温暖化による花粉媒介者の喪失を埋め合わせる将来を目指します。https://t.co/yMxJvbdaUh https://t.co/Yo9blEBn9j

Jan 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 922 followers View post →
Rikki
@rikkibunny · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 62 followers View post →
ACostinel
@a_costinel · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 222 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
@iw_toshiki · X

【浮遊する妖精ドローン】2/2 タンペレ大学Hao ZengグループのJianfeng Yangらが開発した高分子集合体による妖精ロボット。応答性ポリマーは自律的に動作する人工構造の作成が可能。#ロボット 《Dandelion-Inspired, Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light》https://t.co/nLiO53xr8Z https://t.co/BLozeyhzZ6

Jan 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,998 followers View post →
Iwahori Toshiki
@iw_toshiki · X

【浮遊する妖精ドローン】1/2 タンペレ大学@HaoZeng_Group の研究者@JianfengYang27 らはタンポポの種子から想を得た光で制御する風分散ソフトアクチュエータ搭載の高分子集合体ロボットを開発。 《Dandelion-Inspired, Wind-Dispersed Polymer-Assembly Controlled by Light》https://t.co/eSkUZNzS0d

Jan 30, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 9,998 followers View post →
serrgv
@serrgv · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 148 followers View post →
Muddy Waters
@UAPGeologist · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,020 followers View post →
Satoshi Nakamoto
@JDBtracker · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,662 followers View post →
Phys.org Technology
@physorg_tech · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 13,175 followers View post →
Phys.org
@physorg_com · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 1,023,929 followers View post →
Science X
@sciencex_com · X

RT @TechXplore_com: A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 10 shares · 3,530 followers View post →
TechXplore
@TechXplore_com · X

A fairy-like #robot flies by the power of wind and light @advscinews https://t.co/z0vyS6aPlv https://t.co/DJGFqTxWw3

Jan 30, 2023 · 36 likes · 10 shares · 21,301 followers View post →
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
@ENS_TampereUni · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Jan 2, 2023 · 8 shares · 642 followers View post →
Materials Science and Environmental Engineering
@Materials_TAU · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Jan 2, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,373 followers View post →
Hongshuang Guo
@GuoHongshuang · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Dec 29, 2022 · 8 shares · 93 followers View post →
Molecular Switches
@MolSwitches · X

RT @AdvSciNews: Up, up and away! When light triggers a shape change in this actuator, it takes advantage of a gust of wind to lift off and…

Dec 28, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,373 followers View post →
Andres
@Andres19750446 · X

RT @AdvSciNews: Up, up and away! When light triggers a shape change in this actuator, it takes advantage of a gust of wind to lift off and…

Dec 28, 2022 · 14 shares · 106 followers View post →
Advanced Portfolio News
@AdvPortfolio · X

Up, up and away! When light triggers a shape change in this actuator, it takes advantage of a gust of wind to lift off and then land @HaoZeng_Group @ENS_TampereUni

Dec 28, 2022 · 56 likes · 14 shares · 34,701 followers View post →
Naomi Nakayama
@nakayama_naomi · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Dec 28, 2022 · 8 shares · 1,771 followers View post →
Jan Viljanen
@jiiviljai · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Dec 28, 2022 · 8 shares · 68 followers View post →
Mingchao Zhang
@MingchaoZhang1 · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Dec 28, 2022 · 8 shares · 210 followers View post →
Shang-Hsiu Hu
@hsiu_hu · X

RT @HaoZeng_Group: Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind…

Dec 28, 2022 · 8 shares · 143 followers View post →
Hao Zeng
@HaoZeng_Group · X

Hei, we have made a dandelion seed-like robot can lift-off under control of a light beam. Of course, it is inside a wind tunnel. See our paper, https://t.co/B7ssWNf5Tq @AdvSciNews @APriimagi I am so proud of Jianfeng Yang. https://t.co/Q2RQR8cYjT

Dec 27, 2022 · 115 likes · 8 shares · 614 followers View post →