Mechanical metamaterials (MMs) have emerged as a promising class of engineered
materials, distinguished by their unique mechanical behaviors derived from architectural …

Driver assistance systems can help drivers achieve better control of their vehicles while
driving and reduce driver fatigue and errors. However, the current driver assistance devices …

The origami principle of folding planar sheets into functional three-dimensional devices
promises a future with increased compactness and reconfigurability of biomedical robots. To …

Constant development of soft robots, stretchable electronics, or flexible medical devices
forces the research to look for new flexible structures that can change their shapes under …

The nonlinear analysis of structural systems relies on effective nonlinear solution schemes,
known as nonlinear solvers or path-following methods. This paper explores the challenge of …

Dynamic modeling of folding joints is critical for predicting dynamic behavior, optimizing
design parameters, and developing control strategies for origami robots and machines …

Robotic arms have always been the enabling technology that promotes the development of
human society and science technology, such as invasive surgery, intelligent manufacturing …

Foldable robots have gained popularity in recent years due to their versatility and portability.
However, the use of composite hinges in these systems has posed challenges in terms of …