Researchers from Cornell have developed tiny graphene-enhanced robot exoskeletons that can rapidly change shape upon sensing chemical or thermal changes in its environment. And, they claim, these microscale machines equipped with electronic, photonic and chemical payloads could become a powerful platform for robotics at the size scale of biological microorganisms.

We are trying to build what you might call an ‘exoskeleton’ for electronics, said the team. Right now, you can make little computer chips that do a lot of information-processing … but they don’t know how to move or cause something to bend.

Chinese footwear producers are reportedly focusing on graphene-enhanced shoes that are lightweight, self-sterilizing and deodorizing. In Jinjiang City, Fujian, China's largest production center for sports shoes, footware makers are adding graphene powder to soles, according to Xu Zhi of the Graphene Industry and Technology Research Institute in Jinjiang.

"Mass production is under way," claimed Xu, adding the weight of each shoe will soon be cut to no more than 100 grams.

Applied Graphene Materials reported its financial results earlier this year (revenues of £97,000 and a net loss of £4.3 million), and the company recently released its annual report which discloses some interesting facts and updates from the year.

In FY2017 (which ended in July 2017), AGM shipped over 230 Kg of graphene dispersions to customers - almost double what it shipped in FY2016. The company's pipeline grew "notably" and it supplied over 200 samples to potential customers. AGM also says that an increasing number of companies are moving towards production - most notable Airbus.

Cecorelax launched a pillow made from memory-foam enhanced with graphene particles, called the "Graphene Memory Foam Pillow". Cecorelax says that the pillow helps maintain body temperature during the night, and is highly resistant, light and flexible.

The Cecorelax graphene memory foam pillow is now shipping in the UK, with prices ranging from £26 to £49 (depending on the pillow size).

Ghostek announced a new graphene-based headphones, the Rapture Wireless Headphones. Ghostek says that the Rapture uses 40 mm graphene drivers to deliver a "Next-Level HD Audio Experience". Other features include Bluetooth 4.1+EDR, aptX Audio Technology, soft protein leather ear cups, a 3.5mm audio jack input, built-in HD microphone and a LED battery status.

Ghostek's Rapture Wireless Headphones will ship on January 22 for $125. You can pre-order it now on Amazo.com.