Dr Liucheng Guo, Tangi0 LTD / King's College London

Dr Liucheng Guo is spearheading development of an innovative class of smart materials with integrated sensing and computing capabilities. These materials hold transformative potential for crafting a resilient and intelligent future sensing ecosystem. Traditional electronic systems, especially in the fitness, healthcare and automotive sectors, rely heavily on mechanical buttons and multiple sensors, processed using classical von-Neumann computing principles. This project aims to integrate sensing and computational functions directly into the material itself, to dramatically cut down costs, minimise e-waste and reduce energy consumption. The ultimate goal is a seamless transition from multifaceted electronic systems to flexible touch-sensitive smart materials that simplify structures, enhance efficiency, and are environmentally sustainable. This collaboration will allow Dr Guo to leverage cutting-edge advances in both software and hardware to bring this vision to fruition.