Stretchable electrodes pave way for flexible electronics

This robotic test instrument is stretching a flexible electrode over a curved surface. The nearly-transparent electrode is based on a special plastic developed in the lab of Stanford chemical engineer Zhenan Bao. Even while being stretched the plastic continues to send electronic signals to the grid of transistors at the top of the curve. The stiff wires in today’s electronics can’t do this. The stretchy electrode helps pave the way for flexible electronics.