LG has achieved another milestone in the technology world again. The company has managed to develope the world’s first ever truly stretchable display, which is capable of expanding by 50% without sacrificing image quality. It can also bend or fold, twist, and stretch into various shapes.
LG Display displayed the prototype as “Ultimate display technology”. It features a 12-inch screen that can stretch up to 18 inches while maintaining a high resolution of 100 pixels per inch and full RGB color.
This is going to bring a revolution in the technology world as the new display redefines the word ‘flexible.’
In 2022, LG showcased a similar stretchable display that had a maximum elongation rate of just 20%.
LG’s stretchable display features
The new LG stretchable display can bend and twist into various shapes without affecting image quality.
LG developed this prototype as part of a national project spearheaded by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, launched in 2020.
LG Display leads the consortium of 19 research institutes involved in the project.
The development team managed to get success in developing the stretchable display by using a special silicon substrate material commonly used in contact lenses.
Moreover, LG Display has also claimed that the display can withstand repeated stretching up to 10,000 times.
Additionaly, the display employs a micro-LED light source measuring just 40 micrometers. This ensures consistent image quality even in challenging environments with extreme temperatures or external shocks.
In addition to their unique stretchability, these displays are thin, lightweight, and can adhere to curved surfaces, such as clothing or skin.