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Bioinspired three-dimensional (3D) flexible devices leverage nature's designs to overcome challenges in soft robotics and bioelectronics. This approach enhances performance and intelligence for advanced functional systems.

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  • Robotics
  • Bioengineering

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  • Three-dimensional (3D) flexible devices offer superior mechanical/electrical performance and design freedom over 2D counterparts.
  • Current research trends include miniaturization, physical/artificial intelligence integration, and heterogeneous integration.
  • Challenges in 3D flexible systems involve locomotion control, bioelectronic interface mismatch, and multi-parameter sensing signal coupling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review bioinspired 3D flexible devices and functional systems.
  • To summarize design concepts, manufacturing methods, and structure-function relationships.
  • To discuss challenges, solutions, and future opportunities in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on bioinspired design principles derived from natural organisms.
  • Summarize representative design concepts and manufacturing techniques.
  • Analyze structure-function relationships and application domains.

Main Results:

  • Bioinspiration addresses challenges in soft robotics, bioelectronics, and sensing.
  • Numerous bioinspired 3D flexible devices and systems have been developed.
  • These systems exhibit enhanced adaptability, performance, and intelligence.

Conclusions:

  • Bioinspired 3D flexible devices offer promising solutions for complex engineering challenges.
  • Further research can lead to precisely programmed shapes and high-level AI integration.
  • Future opportunities lie in realizing advanced bioinspired systems with enhanced capabilities.