Groundbreaking Research on Wearable Haptic Interfaces Selected for Advanced Functional Materials Cover

We are proud to announce that the paper, “Embodied Auxetic Intelligence in a Glove-Type Wearable Haptic Interface Connecting Humans,” has been selected as the cover feature for the August 22, 2025, issue of Advanced Functional Materials (Vol. 35, No. 34).

Authored by Saewoong Oh, JaeHyung Jang, Wonhee Ji, Yang Yang, Mannan Khan, Carmel Majidi, Jee-Hwan Ryu, and Il-Kwon Oh, the research introduces a cutting-edge, glove-type wearable device that functions as a haptic interface to connect users through the sense of touch. By incorporating “embodied auxetic intelligence,” the technology enables the transmission of complex tactile sensations, opening new possibilities for immersive virtual reality, telerobotics, and digital human connection.

Being featured on the cover of such a prestigious journal highlights the novelty and impact of this work. We extend our warmest congratulations to the entire research team on this outstanding achievement.

For more details, please visit the journal issue at the following link: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/16163028/2025/35/34

Euibin Shin