Award for thermally adaptive soft robotic clothing
A research project at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University received the Gold Prize in the Consumer Solutions category at the 2026 Edison Awards for the iAdapt thermally adaptive soft robotic clothing.
This intelligent clothing was recognised for enhancing thermal comfort with ultra-high breathability in extreme cold and dynamically changing thermal environments, which is crucial for safeguarding wearers’ safety and health.
For the full story, see the June 2026 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.
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