Recent experiments have revealed a new end-to-end ribbon spiral structure capable of
demonstrating two interconnected periodic zero-energy-mode self-rotation-eversion in …

Self-sustaining systems can generate and maintain periodic or chaotic motion under
constant external stimulation, and has potential applications in fields such as soft robotics …

Self-oscillating motion have the capacity to autonomously converting ambient power into
repetitive motion without requiring an additional control unit, and designing more self …

Chaotic self-oscillation systems are prevalent in nature and hold promise for applications in
soft robotics, energy harvesting and medical equipment. Nevertheless, current research on …

Multimodal self-operating systems can provide abundant functionality and adaptability,
efficiently handling various tasks and offering enhanced capabilities for complex …

Self-sustaining motion offers notable advantages, including utilizing environmental energy,
autonomy, and ease of control, which provide significant application potential in fields such …

The flight mechanism of the dipteran insects is commonly used to design the flapping robot.
However, the nonlinear dynamics of the buckling click mechanism of the flapping robot with …

Traditional camera zoom mechanisms, relying on stepper motors and intricate transmission
components, suffer from bulky designs that restrict their applicability in compact systems …

Recent experiments have found that a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) rod supported in the
middle can rotate continuously under horizontal illumination due to the combined impacts of …

Recent experiments have found that a fiber-mass system can self-oscillate along the vertical
direction under a non-uniform temperature field, which necessitates significant vertical …