This paper presents a synthesis approach in a density-based topology optimization setting
to design large deformation compliant mechanisms for inducing desired strains in biological …

Soft robots are intrinsic compliant machines capable of realizing complex movements by the
deformation of their own body. They promise to overcome limitations presented by rigid …

This article presents a density‐based topology optimization method for designing three‐
dimensional (3D) compliant mechanisms (CMs) and loadbearing structures with design …

A topology optimization approach for designing large deformation contact-aided shape
morphing compliant mechanisms is presented. Such mechanisms can be used in varying …

This paper presents a robust density-based topology optimization approach for synthesizing
pressure-actuated compliant mechanisms. To ensure functionality under manufacturing …

Soft robots are made of compliant materials that perform their tasks by deriving motion from
elastic deformations. They are used in various applications, eg, for handling fragile objects …

This paper presents a Material Mask Overlay topology optimization approach with the
improved material assignment at the element level for achieving the desired discreteness of …

A topology synthesis approach to design 2D contact-aided compliant mechanisms (CCMs)
to trace output paths with three or more kinks is presented. Synthesis process uses three …