We introduce a class of continuum shell structures, the Buckliball, which undergoes a
structural transformation induced by buckling under pressure loading. The geometry of the …

In nature, repeated base units produce handed structures that selectively bond to make rigid
or compliant materials. Auxetic tilings are scale-independent frameworks made from …

Motion structures are assemblies of resistant bodies connected by movable joints. Unlike
conventional structures, they are designed to contain internal mobilities that allow large …

Extending the method coined virtual-center-based (VCB) for synthesizing a group of
deployable platonic mechanisms with radially reciprocating motion by implanting dual-plane …

This paper is to deal with the mechanism design problem for constructing deployable
polyhedral mechanisms on the basis of novel basic units with an additive-then-subtractive …

Motion structures are simply assemblies of resistant bodies connected by movable joints.
Unlike conventional structures, they allow large shape transformations to satisfy practical …

A new linkage type for resizing polygonal and polyhedral shapes is proposed. The single
degree-of-freedom planar linkages considered mainly consist of links connected by revolute …

Some cases of kinematic behavior of deployable scissor-hinge structures, which consist of
link members and pivot and hinge joints, have been investigated. However, few have …

Rigid and flat-foldable cubes generally exhibit excellent foldable properties and significant
potential for designing three-dimensional (3D) deployable structures. However, a sealed …

This paper presents a novel intuitive synthesis approach for constructing Fulleroid-like
Archimedean DPMs based on a Sarrus-like overconstrained spatial eight-bar linkage …