This work aims to explore and design a family of multistable metastructures, which are
actuated by rotational motion. The bi-stability design criteria for a single pre-shaped beam …

Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) switches have emerged as pivotal components in
the realm of miniature electronic devices, promising unprecedented advancements in size …

A curved bistable micro-beam, subjected to electrostatic loading from an electrode facing its
concave side, may produce a snap-through response with voltages as low as 54%, when …

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 …

High maneuverability and energy efficiency are crucial for underwater robots to perform
tasks in engineering practice. Natural evolution empowers aquatic species with skills of …

In this paper, a mechanical metastructure actuated by rotational motion is proposed, which
consists of several cosine beams and two supporting frames, with its mechanical properties …

This paper presents a simulation and experimental study on a passive “click” mechanism,
which is designed to adapt the angle of incidence of a racing car flap along a circuit to have …

This paper considers the global configuration space of postbuckled structures. Initially, a
slender buckled beam is considered. The boundary conditions are pinned at one end and …

In nature, fish are excellent swimmers due to their flexible and precise control of tail, which
allows them to freely transform between the smooth flapping and the motion of rapid …

Compliant mechanisms have been widely found in nature. Instead of using rigid joints in
conventional mechanisms, compliant mechanisms transfer motions through their flexible …