Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

The emerging field of soft robotics presents a new paradigm for robot design in which
“precision through rigidity” is replaced by “cognition through compliance.” Lightweight and …

With the advancement of technology, the demand for high precision micrograsping/releasing
task is increasing. This paper presents a compliant piezoelectric actuated microgripper for …

基于弹簧模型和节点密度插值的固体各向同性材料惩罚模型(Solid isotropic material with
penalization, SIMP) 方法, 给出了一种用于多材料柔顺机构拓扑优化设计的分层优化方法. 首先 …

The finest fraction of the lunar regolith, namely the lunar dust, poses a challenge for
hardware design and lunar operations. The Apollo missions experienced equipment …

The demand for large range three-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) micro/nanopositioning
mechanisms has been increased recently for potential utilization in many applications …

Compliance and precision are two key aspects in designing flexure hinges for use in
compliant mechanisms. A generalized method with the finite-discrete idea and beam …

Cellular Materials and Topology Optimization use a structured distribution of material to
achieve specific mechanical properties. The controlled distribution of material often leads to …

High-tech equipment critically relies on flexures for precise manipulation and measurement.
Through elastic deformation, flexures offer extreme position repeatability within a limited …

Soft grippers are ideal for grasping delicate, deformable objects with complex geometries.
Universal soft grippers have proven effective for grasping common objects, however …