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
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Cushioned Computer-Generated Shoes
The Loewe x On Cloudtilt Uses Computer-Generated Midsole Tech
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes
Vibram's Furoshiki Kicks Don't Require Shoelaces
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Recovery-Enhancing Sport Boots
Nike's Hyperice Boot is Integrated with a Massage System
User-Repairable Smartphones
Google is Making its Pixel Devices Easier to Repair by End Users
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Second-Skin Luxury Footwear
Balenciaga Presents the Dynamic Zero Shoe with Unique Grip
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
The Design of the Vivobarefoot Jungle ESC Gleans from Mushrooms
Self-Installing Exoskeletons
KAIST Develops Self-Installing Exoskeleton for Wheelchair Users
Ultra-Breathable Scar Treatments
ScarScience Boasts Convenient Silicone Scar Sheets
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Nature-Inspired AI-Backed Footwear
Merrell 1TRL Adds to the Signature Hydro Moc Collection
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Sustainable Design Materials
Mycoworks' 'Reishi' is Transforming Sustainability in Interior Design
Flask Phone Cases
Body Vodka Created a Take-Anywhere Transparent Flask Phone Case
Nano-Pulsing Beauty Devices
upLift 5 Features Technology Inspired by NASA Research
Smart At-Home Nail Salons
Nimble Uses Robotics and AI to Scan, Paint and Dry Nails
Anti-Scratching Skincare Sensors
The Sibel Health 'ADAM' Sensor Deters Scratching in the Night
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables
Nike and Hyperice Aim to Enhance Athletes' Warmup and Recovery
Indestructible Silver-Infused Sponges
The Infinity Sponge is Heat-Resistant and Cut-Resistant
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Accessibility-Focused Home Appliances
LG Electronics Expands Its LG Comfort Kit
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI-Paired Wound Patches
MedicosBiotech Won a CES 2025 Innovation Award in Digital Health
Automotive-Collaborative Tech Sneakers
ASICS and Toyoda Gosei Join on the GEL-SONOMA 15-50
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Bendable Bio-Inspired Materials
The HygroShell is a Self-Constructing Timber Building System
Mushroom Leather-Made Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon Designs More adidas Gazelle Sneakers
Wellness-Boosting Skincare Rituals
Consonant Matches Clinically Proven Skincare to Care Pairings
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Rewilding Running Shoes
Kiki Grammatopoulos' Rewild the Run Disperses Plants During Activity
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Sustainable Waterproof Footwear
CCILU Unveils the Fish Water Shoes with an Eco Design
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Health-Focused Non-invasive Patches
Super Patch Offers a Variety of Products with Health Benefits
Active Recovery Shoes
OOFOS' OOmy Zen Supports Restoration, Healing and Relaxing
UV Protection Developments
L'Oreal Research & Innovation Japan Unveils Self-Repairing UV Tech
Cutting-Edge Skin Rejuvenation Solutions
Maypharm Co. Launches a Recombinant Human Collagen Filler
Bacterial Cellulose Jackets
Ganni & Polybion Created an Alt-Leather Jacket Grown by Bacteria
Naturalistic Biophilic Lamp Designs
The Bioo Lamp Turns On and Off by Touching the Succulent
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Personalized Skin Analysis Solutions
The L’Oréal Cell BioPrint is Headed to CES 2025
Microalgae Building Materials
SOM's Bio-Blocks Technology Uses Microalgae Instead of Concrete
Recycled Material Casual Sneakers
Alo Introduces the Recovery Mode Low-Top Sneaker
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Infrared Heat-Creating Clothing
Hologenix Unveils Another Collaboration with CELLIANT®
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Antimicrobial Skin Cleansers
The Solution by Magic Molecule is "a First Aid Kit in a Bottle"
Living Footwear Concepts
Jessica Thies' Synthiesis Project Absorbs CO2 With Algea
Sustainable Running Shoe Designs
The Circle SuperNatural Runner is Fully Made in Europe
Osaka-Based Leather Preservation Stores
Loewe Recraft Opens a Location in Japan's Hankyu Umeda
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
NanoBrick Designs the E-Skin Anycolor Display Set
AI-Enabled Smart Bandages
This Flexible Bandage Helps Monitor Wound Healing Proactively
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Breathable Mesh Technical Sneakers
Oakley's Edge Flex Shoes are Supported by a Rubberized Sole
Onion Skin Plastic Alternatives
HUID is a New Start-Up That Uses Cellulose from Onion Skins
Plant-Based Footwear Outsoles
The PLIANT Cured Natural Rubber Outsoles are 100% Bio-Based
Pool Noodle-Inspired Furniture
Lieyah Dagan Designs the Loop Furniture for Indoor and Outdoor
State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology
The Hypershell X Series Debuts at CES 2025
Minimalist Leather Sandals
The Softstar Camino Lite Sandals Mimic Barefoot Walking
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Fruit Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
CLAE's Appleskin Sneakers Approaches Design with Sustainability
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
Banana-Made Luxury Sneakers
Balenciaga Launches the New Sneakers Made from Bananas
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Biomaterial Bathrobe Coats
LUNAFORM Debuted on the Balenciaga Summer 24 Runway
Heat-Storing Seaweed Materials
Swansea University Develops a Material That Stores Heat for Reuse
Silicone Shell Heating Systems
Victor Ström Designs the Ergostone Pebble with Heating and Cooling
Mycelium-Derived Fire-Proof Materials
RMIY University Research are Testing Mycelium Sheets
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Vegan Gel Nails
Re:soil's Newest Nail Innovation Uses Plant-Derived Materials
Color-Changing Construction Coatings
This Coating Changes Color In Response to Temperature
Fungi-Based Building Materials
Mycocrete is an Eco Material Developed by Newcastle University
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
3D-Printed Bioplastic Reparation Kits
Yalan Dan Creates the Furniture First Aid Kit
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Bee-Inspired Regenerating Skincare
Mānuka Health's Skincare Features Royal Jelly & Bee Venom
Mycellium Material Art Exhibitions
Seven Designers Showcase Reishi at the Mycelium Muse Exhibition
Resilient Concrete Sea Walls
Turenscape Creates the Breathing Sea Wall in Haikou City
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Loofah-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Caroline Hu Joins adidas on a Special SS24 Collection
Artful Handheld Vacuum Concepts
Seunghyeon Kim Designs the Multifunction Handheld Vacuum Concept
Luxe Organically Shaped Shoes
MAD Architects and Fendi Create a Dynamic Sneaker Model
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Clothing Repair Concessions
Sojo Opens Permanent Repair Concession at Selfridges
Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories
Ashley Moy Co-Designs the Cast21 with Breathability
Plantable Phone Cases
The iGreen Cover Sprouts Flowers and Herbs When Planted After Use
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
Color-Displaying Ink Variants
Kobe University Researchers Launch the New Nano-Scale Inks
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions
melissa is Releasing Shoes Made from Melfex PVC Material
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Circadian-Driven Repair Masks
Dr. Doft's Morpheus Reparative Mask Kick-Starts Regeneration
Wearable Light Therapy Devices
Kineon Labs Showcases its New MOVE+ Pro Device for Healing
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Wearable Electrotherapy Solutions
The 'ElectroGear' Fosters Muscle Healing and Recovery
Flexible Barefoot Footwear
Vivobarefoot Recently Introduced the Motus Flex
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Cruelty-Free Leather Alternatives
This Leather-Like Material Matches the Look & Feel Of Cowhide
Healing Transparent Skin Patches
3M Creates the Psoriasis Prescription Patches with Feathm
Bouncy Phyto-Mucin Serums
InnBeauty's Elastic Skin Mimics Viral Snail Serums with a Vegan Formula
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Artfully Dynamic Vessels
Devin Wilde Explores the Function of Ornament with Artful Vessels
Regenerative Multifunctional Repair Sprays
The Nano-Ojas Multifunctional Repair Spray is Versatile
Illuminating Construction Materials
A New Luminescent Material Can Spot Concrete Damage
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Decor-Inspired Vacuums
This Handheld Vacuum Concept is Inspired by an Ikebana Vase
Supportive Eco-Friendly Athlete Braces
These New Trainer’s Choice Products Have GeoCell Material