ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Autonomous stained glass

Okay kiddo, do you remember going to church or seeing those pretty colored windows in some buildings? They're called stained glass windows! Well, imagine if those windows could move and change colors all by themselves! That's what we call autonomous stained glass.

Now you're probably wondering how this can happen, right? It's because of technology called "smart glass". This smart glass has tiny cells filled with liquid crystal molecules that can be controlled by electricity. When electricity flows through those cells, the molecules move around and change the way light passes through the glass. That's how the colors can change!

So, with autonomous stained glass, we use smart glass technology to create windows that can change colors and patterns all on their own without any human help. It's like magic! These windows can be used in lots of different places like homes, offices, and even cars to make them look really cool and futuristic. Plus, they can help block out the sun or prying eyes if you don't want people looking in.

So, there you have it kiddo, autonomous stained glass is like a regular stained glass window, but with a mind of its own!