The engineers there have managed to create the first fully stretchable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that can be stretched by as much as 45% and still remain functional. Using carbon nanotubes infused with some liquid polymer, they’ve managed to create a smooth, stretchable, transparent electrode that can emit light onto a stretchable, light-emitting plastic to create the aforementioned display.
It’s still a long way off from perfection, but hey – it’s a start. Find out more about the stretchable OLED and check out the demonstration video.