Compliant mechanisms (CMs) have become one of the most popular research themes in
mechanisms and robotics because of their merits. This paper aims to provide a brief …

Robotic origami allows rapid prototyping of intelligent robots and machines constructed from
thin sheets of functional materials. Multimaterial-based design freedom of origami robots …

In this paper a concept of hybrid intelligent hinge is proposed to improve the deployment
efficiency of the intelligent hinge. The hybrid intelligent hinge system consists of two shape …

This paper aims to construct a novel family of umbrella-shaped deployable mechanisms
based on new multi-layer and multi-loop spatial deployable linkage units. Firstly, a general …

A high deploy/fold ratio is essential for space deployable structures to maintain the storage
efficiency of the spacecraft. This paper proposes a planar deployable circular structure …

Curved-crease origami are studied for many novel applications across engineering and
architecture, as they are developable but possess a non-zero principal curvature and a …

This paper presents a novel deployable antenna mechanism for synthetic aperture radar
(SAR) satellites. First, the topological structure of the new deployable mechanism is …

The compliant mechanism can effectively reduce friction and eliminate the joint gap during
the motion. The performances of compliant joints directly determine the overall behavior of …

Abstract Lamina Emergent Mechanisms (LEMs) are an important part of compliant
mechanisms, and origami technology can fold simple two-dimensional planes into complex …

Lamina emergent compliant mechanisms (including origami-adapted compliant
mechanisms) are mechanical devices that can be fabricated from a planar material (a …