One of the most natural things to link self-healing to is skin, but there are so many objects with this capability that go way beyond the human body. A number of products ranging from phones to shoes and housing materials have been able to successfully mimic the skin’s ability to heal itself, as well as show that it can be done on small, medium and large scales.
These self-healing objects take on the properties of living things and often also see increased flexibility as a result. Some perfect examples of this include the curved LG G Flex phone and the bendable concrete developed by the University of Michigan.
As well as being just downright impressive, objects that are capable of making repairs on their own without the intervention of its owner save time, effort and costs that go into part replacements.
21 Incredible Self-Healing Objects
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Futuristic Electric Aircraft Concepts
The Awwa Sky Whale Airplane Design Launched at CES 2014
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Magical Self-Healing Candles
The Rekindle Candle is the Only Candle You'll Ever Need
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Homes of the Future
Self-Healing, Earthquake Proof + Homes Built From Trash
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Self-Repairing Stockings
An End to Laddered Tights?
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Self-Healing Mini Robots
EU Symbrion Program
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Self-Healing Surfaces
Road Heal Thyself
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Self-Healing Concrete
Cost-Effective Formula Reduces CO2 by Extending Useful Life of Cement
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Self-Healing Plastics
Smart Polymers Repair Themselves When Exposed to Ultraviolet Light
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Flexible Curvacious Smartphones
The LG G Flex Curved Phone Boasts Mind-Bending Features
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Self-Healing Living Sneakers
The Protocells Trainers Form a Literal Second Skin Around Your Feet
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Paradoxical Art
Self Healing Tape
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Flexible Concrete
Researchers Develop Self-Healing Concrete
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Bio-Charging
Self-Healing Artificial Muscle Charges an iPhone
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Self-Healing Bone Machines
Bone Repair Therapy Reduces Recovery Time and Helps Heal
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Resilient Road Materials
Delft University of Technology Creates Self-Healing Bacteria Concrete
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Living Bacterial Cement
The Self Healing Concrete Project Involves Limestone and Bacteria
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Self-Healing Bike Tires
The Michelin ProTek Max Inner Tubes Make Flats a Thing of the Past
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Scratch-Healing Smartphones
The LG G Flex Phone Has an Extremely Durable Elastic Coating
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Energy-Bringing Batons
Wave the Amega AMwand in Order to Promote Self-Healing
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Self-Healing Solar Panels
Purdue University Develops Solar Cells That Auto-Repair Like Plants
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Self-Healing Plastics
Research from the University of Illinois Could Change the World of Plastic
Related Ideas
App-Controlled Paper Airplanes
The PowerUp 3.0 by Shai Gaitan Digitizes a Traditional Toy
Self-Repairing Hybrids
The Audi A9 Concept Car by Daniel Garcia
TRON-Inspired Track Bikes
Allen Chester G. Zhang's Concept Bike is Ready to Race
DIY Snow Tires
The Zip Tie Snow Tires Make Biking in Winter a Cinch
Futuristic Carbon Cycles
The Peugeot Concept Bike is a Chainless Wonder
Shredded Denim
Supermodels in Ripped Jeans
Reversible Concept Cars
The Zoox Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Can Drive You in Either Direction
Cool Coordinated Triathlete Clothing
The Nike Trois Collection Strives for Seamless Design
Eco Home-Building Kits
The Lindal Elements Home System Lets People Design Their Dreams
Industrial City-Inspired Furniture
The Sultanas Table Represents the Identity of Monterrey
Candy-Coated Two-Wheelers
Candy Cranks Presents a Flashy Female-Inspired Cycle
Transparent Desktop Telephones
The Callmate is a Modernized Device for the Contemporary Office
Stunning Honor-Inspired Kicks
These Nike Zoom Hyperflight Shoes are a Perfect Tribute to China
Heavyweight Road Bikes
The Kitten Bike from Gregory Degouveia Has Car Wheels
DIY Dentistry
Personal Dental Repair Kits
Hybrid Bike Racers
LaZareth's Custom Vehicle Design is Like One Part Bike, One Part Supercar
Cement Sunglasses
These Concrete Glasses for the Concrete Show Make for Heavy Seeing
Snowy All-Terrain Bicycles
The Surly Pugsley Bike Will Let You Ride Over Almost Anything
Smartphone Photography Accessories
The Moment Lens by Marc Barros Provides Slim Quality Optics
Tubular Shoe Merchandizing
The PureProject Packaging Embodies Sleek Style and Sustainability
Glass Monument Museums
The Salvador Dali Museum is a Piece of Architecture with Many Mediums
Stockings and Tights Regaining Popularity
Hooray for Hosiery!
Grass Concrete
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Alternative Footpath Paving System
Kinetic Energy Charging Devices
'myPower' Collects Your Kinetic Energy To Charge Your Phone
Terrific Timber Coasters
These Branch Slice Drink Mats are Perfect for Eco Enthusiasts
Webbed Element-Inspired Kicks
Get Noticed and Get Fit in the Puma BioWeb Elite Sneakers
Ultrasound-Inspired Tablets
Snapdragon Converts Ink Drawings into Virtual Real Time Designs
Stone Age Espresso Machines
Shmuel Linski's 'Espresso Solo' is Rock Solid
Homes of the Future
Self-Healing, Earthquake Proof + Homes Built From Trash
Precast Concrete Homes
Frank Lloyd Wright Creates Interesting Textile Abodes
Self-Repairing Stockings
An End to Laddered Tights?
4-in-1 Fashion
Wolford Cable-Knit Button-Up Tights
Inflatable Architecture
Blow-Up Concrete Building
Torn Fashion
Teri Hatcher Rocks Ripped Dress on 'Letterman'
Visionary World Expo Sites
The 2020 Dubai World Expo Infuses Tradition with Futuristic Designs
Fierce Couture Stemwear
Sequined Tights at Ohne Titel
Witty Health Drinks
Froosh Smoothies Have a Pick-Me-Up Message
Heritage Solar Barns
This EXiT Architetti Associati Mountain Retreat is Incredibly Sustainable
Modern Multimedia Healing Chambers
The Themed Philips Ambient Experience Hospital Rooms
Self-Healing Mini Robots
EU Symbrion Program
Controversial Artificial Reefs
Does Practice of Ocean Dumping Recycle Old Steel Or Just Litter?
Chromatic Bicycle Wheels
The Cyglo LED Bike Tires Give Off Colorful Lighting
Curvaceous Smartphone Competitors
The LG G Flex is Designed to Rival the Samsung Galaxy Round
Hypercolor Concrete
Environmentally Interactive Images Appear in Response to Water
Classic Mobile Desk Phones
This Mobile Handset Looks Like a Traditional Desk Phone
Greenhouse Schoolhouses
The Branson School Student Commons is a Breath of Fresh Air
Turbine Time-Keepers
The '4th Dimension Clock' Makes for Heavy-Duty Home Decor
Smartphone Notification Bracelets
The Vybe Smartphone Bracelet Notifies Updates From Your Phone
Space Age Lightweight Footwear
The Nike Mercurial Victory IV CR7 IC Boasts Top Sports Technology
Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Cars
Toyota Unveiled North American 'Car of the Future' at CES 2014
Reservoir-Inspired Furniture
The Watertower at Home Tables by Xiral Segard is Raw and Industrial
Solar Panel Walls
This New Aarhus Office Building by C. F. Moller is a Sustainable Marvel
Body Taping
SpiderTec's Kinesiology Tape Therapy, Comes to North America (UPDATE)
Skin-Peeling Sportswear Ads
The Rademar Campaign Sends a Positive Yet Gruesome Message
Cement Fabric
Concrete Cloth by Concrete Canvas is Named Material of the Year
Wearable Back Massagers
Jacob Ballard's ‘VertaBrate' Makes Muscle Therapy Mobile
Battlefield Bicycles
The ‘B.O.N.D.' Comes Equipped with Tank Tires and a Flame-Thrower
Modular Concrete Fences
Sleek, Modern ‘Chain' Facilitates Friendly Neighborhoods
Driving-Controlled Music Apps
Volkswagen Has an App that Creates Music From Your Driving
Dome Bunker Refurbs
The 'Concrete Mushrooms' Project Creates New Eco-Hostels
Amplified Bluetooth Powered Speakers
The Blueshift Helium Portable Speaker Charges in Five Minutes
Weblike Footwear Fasteners
The Smartfit Shoe Concept Can Be Tied Securely with a Single Cord
Globally Enhanced Smart Phones
The Sharp AQUOS Serie Mini SHL24 is Futuristic in Design and Specs
Concrete Seats
'Concrete Things' Public Chairs by Komplot
Cement Building Block Toys
The Concrete Legos by Andrew Lewicki are Heavy-Duty
Self-Healing Surfaces
Road Heal Thyself
Curvy Cement Couches
'Dune' by Rainer Mutsch is a Rock Solid Couch Collection
Cement Cabinet Knobs
KAST Concrete Decor Recreates Classic Handles in an Industrial Material
Deceptive Toaster Smartphone Chargers
Charge Your iPhone 5 Inside the Foaster Wireless Toaster
Air Cleansing Concrete
Solar Activated Eco Paving
Masonry-Inspired Movables
Parpaigns by Arik Levy Make the Cinder Block Sophisticated and Stylish
Fluorescent Cycling Sneakers
Lacoste Laser Cruisers are Even More Effective than Reflectors
Self-Healing Concrete
Cost-Effective Formula Reduces CO2 by Extending Useful Life of Cement
Self-Healing Plastics
Smart Polymers Repair Themselves When Exposed to Ultraviolet Light
Sun-Soaking Freeways
The World's First Solar-Powered Highway in Italy
Vampire Skin Treatments
The Dracula Therapy is a Scary Way to Turn Back the Clock
Romantic Confection Tea Lights
Melt Your Lover's Heart with These Candy Heart Tea Lights
Wraparound Display Cell Phones
The Apple iPhone 6 Concept Has a Completely New and Improved Design
Worldly Landmark Candles
The Skyscraper Candles by Jing Jing Naihan Li Offer Waxy Skylines
Poetically Modern Fireplaces
Big Flame by Acquefueco Takes on a Symbolic Silhouette
Self-Healing Living Sneakers
The Protocells Trainers Form a Literal Second Skin Around Your Feet
Supersonic Business Jets
The Spike S-512 Aims to Cut Business Travel Times in Half
Cemented Flower Holders
The Invariants by Sergey Makhno is Geometrically Contemporary
Hill-Shaped Shopping Malls
This Foreign Office Architects Shopping Complex is Incredibly Designed
Wi-Fi Enabled Voice Recorders
The Olympus DM-901 Voice Recorder Has Wi-Fi Connectivity
Food Connoisseur Cleansers
The Gourmet Chef Gift Soap Set Features Wonderfully Tasty Scents
Cement Stationery Implements
The Concrete Rollerball Pen Might Help You Structure Your Sentences
Self-Knitting Lampshade
Sleeping Beauty by Nadine Sterk
Toothpaste Solar Technology
Oxford Photovoltaics Project Creates Organic and Nontoxic Solar Cells
Spray-On Solar Power
The SolarWindow by New Energy Technologies Triples Solar Energy Generation
Artificial Bones That Grow
The Wright Medical REPIPHYSIS Implants for Pedatric Patients
Flexible Concrete
Researchers Develop Self-Healing Concrete
Ergonomically Friendly Mouse Pads
This Virtual Mouse Pads Eases Wrist Pains
Cutting-Edge Eco Complexes
The Rocky Mountain Innosphere is a High-Tech LEED Platinum Facility
Blended Tech Illuminators
The Bi Light Offers You Hi- and Low-Tech Methods of Enlightening a Space
Blinged-Out Tire Sets
The Cooper F3 Diamond Tire is Covered in Swarovski Crystals and Diamonds
Bio-Charging
Self-Healing Artificial Muscle Charges an iPhone
Portable Smartphone Studios
Foldio is Compact Solution for Smartphone Photographers
Self-Healing Bone Machines
Bone Repair Therapy Reduces Recovery Time and Helps Heal
Light Bandages to Cure Cancer
Portable Photodynamic Therapy Makes Treatment Easier
Resilient Road Materials
Delft University of Technology Creates Self-Healing Bacteria Concrete
Luxe Airport Foods
Petrossian’s Champagne Offers 'Caviar in the Air' for Posh Travelers
Living Bacterial Cement
The Self Healing Concrete Project Involves Limestone and Bacteria
Demonic Cat Candles
Seemingly Sweet Cat Shaped Geometric Candles Burn to Reveal a Scary Surprise
Dynamic Surfaces
Architects Embrace Concrete Blocks
Practical Mesh Wallet Organizers
The Mesh Cards Made by Studio Silo are Ultra Thin Pocket Tools
Self-Healing Bike Tires
The Michelin ProTek Max Inner Tubes Make Flats a Thing of the Past
Energy-Harnessed Cycle Paths
The Sola Road Project to be Applied to the Province of Holland
Bone Repair Via Injection
Stem Cell Shots Could Treat Injuries and Arthritis in 5 Years
Tidy Bamboo Organizers
'Station' is a Compact, Eco-Friendly Desk Organization Tool
Self-Healing Solar Panels
Purdue University Develops Solar Cells That Auto-Repair Like Plants
Makeup Safety Videos
'The Story of Cosmetics' is a Simple Animation Asking for Change
Carbon-Eating Cement
Hard and Hungry 'Novacem' Eco-Building Materials Absorb CO2
Powerful Pint-Sized Smartphones
The ZTE Blade Q Mini is an All-in-One Smartphone Package
Healthy Junk Food Apps
Bryan Au's Eco Chef iPhone App Has Over 100 Recipes
Self-Cleaning Solar Panels
Nano Coating Repels Dust and Water
Aromatherapy Teddy Bears
Lulabie Will Put Your Babies into Scented Slumber
Winter Holiday Candles
Etsy Shop 'Theme Fragrance' Creates a 'Winter is Coming' Candle Scent