Reported from Hangzhou on September 11, 2025
With the breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and robotics technology, the demand for smart materials such as shape memory silicone rubber and self-healing silicone has surged. By 2025, domestic enterprises will achieve the localization of key technologies and promote the large-scale application of intelligent materials in fields such as robotics and aerospace.


Shape memory silicone rubber: commercialization of artificial muscles
Shape memory silicone rubber can undergo deformation under electrical stimulation, simulating muscle contraction function, and is the core material for robot joints and bionic hands. In 2025, conductive silicone rubber developed by domestic enterprises has reduced response time to 0.1 seconds and increased tensile strength by 50%. It has been applied to a service robot of a leading enterprise.


At present, the unit price of the product has decreased from 5000 yuan/kg to 2000 yuan/kg, which has led to a 60% reduction in the cost of artificial muscles. It is expected that the domestic demand will exceed 100 tons and the market size will reach 200 million yuan by 2025.


Self repairing silicone: extending device lifespan
Self repairing silicone can automatically repair cracks after damage, significantly improving equipment reliability. In 2025, a company developed microcapsule type self-healing silicone with a repair efficiency of 90%, which has been applied to drone propellers and wind turbine blades.


Test data shows that the lifespan of propellers using self-healing silicone has been extended from 500 hours to 2000 hours, with maintenance costs reduced by 70%. At present, its products have entered the military supply chain, with annual sales exceeding 50 tons.