**Harvard Researchers Turn Ordinary Knitting Into Programmable Technology**
By Anne J. Manning, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences - Published on 31 July 2026
Researchers developed knitted textiles that can function as switches and count steps. A piece of knitted fabric can now do more than stretch and fold. By carefully controlling its yarns and stitch patterns, researchers have made textiles that snap between stable shapes, operate electrical switches, and even track a person’s steps. Researchers at the Harvard [...]
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