Researchers Present Shape-Shifting Bioyarns

Researchers at Cornell University presented AquaWeave, a library of woven textiles that morph into tubes and flaps, at the ACM UIST 2026 conference in Detroit on Nov. 4. The project uses bioyarns made of seaweed, shrimp shells, and gelatin to create human-computer interfaces that adapt to body shape and cultural identity, expanding wearable tech beyond standard wrist devices.