Programming curvatures by unfolding of the triangular Resch pattern

Yu, Ying; Chen, Yan; Paulino, Gláucio H.

doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.107861

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“…Although folding a flat sheet along crease lines does not alter the Gaussian curvature of the folded sheet, connecting multiple sheets through fold lines results in a global configuration exhibiting apparent Gaussian curvature. The geometric approach to achieving specific 3D profiles has attracted interest from multidisciplinary researchers, giving rise to the field of computational origami, which combines mathematics, algorithms, and manufacturing techniques [90] . Various approaches have been developed to approximate complex configurations, such as crease pattern tessellation [91][92][93][94] and origami tube assembly [92,95,96] .…”

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Morphing matter: from mechanical principles to robotic applications

Yang,

Zhou,

Zhao

et al. 2023

Soft Sci

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The adaptability of natural organisms in altering body shapes in response to the environment has inspired the development of artificial morphing matter. These materials encode the ability to transform their geometrical configurations in response to specific stimuli and have diverse applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, and biomedical devices. However, achieving the morphing of intricate three-dimensional shapes from a two-dimensional flat state is challenging, as it requires manipulations of surface curvature in a controlled manner. In this review, we first summarize the mechanical principles extensively explored for realizing morphing matter, both at the material and structural levels. We then highlight its applications in the soft robotics field. Moreover, we offer insights into the open challenges and opportunities that this rapidly growing field faces. This review aims to inspire researchers to uncover innovative working principles and create multifunctional morphing matter for various engineering fields.

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