Origami
structures
have
the
advantages
of
foldability
and
adjustability,
with
applications
spanning
numerous
engineering
fields.
However,
there
remains
a
dearth
intelligent
convenient
methods
that
can
effectively
tackle
both
potential
energy
prediction
design
problems
on
origami
structures.
This
study
proposes
novel
physics-informed
neural
network
(PINN)
for
predicting
performing
A
sorting
operation
is
developed
PINN
to
address
challenge
model
converging
local
optima.
Given
boundness
variables,
constraints
them
are
enforced
during
process.
Two
loss
functions
physical
connotation
customized
problems,
respectively.
The
accuracy
curves
predicted
by
demonstrated
through
comparison
reference
exhaustive
method.
Furthermore,
two
cases
Kresling
structures,
matching
target
curve
set
points,
performed
show
applicability
in
inverse
problems.
presented
physics-driven
approach
without
labelled
data
offers
an
innovative
tool
learning
ability
predict
In
addition,
code
shared
online.
Cyborg and Bionic Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Soft
robotics
has
received
substantial
attention
due
to
its
remarkable
deformability,
making
it
well-suited
for
a
wide
range
of
applications
in
complex
environments,
such
as
medicine,
rescue
operations,
and
exploration.
Within
this
domain,
the
interaction
actuation
sensing
is
utmost
importance
controlling
movements
functions
soft
robots.
Nonetheless,
current
research
predominantly
focuses
on
isolated
capabilities,
often
neglecting
critical
integration
these
2
domains
achieve
intelligent
functionality.
In
review,
we
present
comprehensive
survey
fundamental
strategies
multimodal
while
also
delving
into
advancements
proprioceptive
haptic
their
fusion.
We
emphasize
integrating
robotics,
presenting
3
methodologies,
namely,
sensor
surface
integration,
internal
closed-loop
system
based
feedback.
Furthermore,
highlight
challenges
field
suggest
compelling
directions
future
research.
Through
synthesis,
aim
stimulate
further
curiosity
among
researchers
contribute
development
genuinely
Origami-inspired
metamorphous
structures
can
adjust
their
shapes
and
mechanical
behaviors
according
to
operational
requirements.
However,
they
are
typically
composed
of
nonrigid
origami,
where
required
facet
deformation
complicates
actuation
makes
them
highly
material
dependent.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
type
origami
structure
modular
bistable
units,
each
which
is
rigid
origami.
The
elasticity
within
the
creases
switching
mountain
valley
crease
lines
enable
it
have
bistability.
resultant
has
multistability,
allowing
switch
among
multifarious
configurations
with
programmable
profiles.
This
concept
was
validated
by
potential
energy
analysis
experiments.
Using
concept,
developed
robotic
limb
capable
both
lifting
gripping
through
configuration
changes.
Furthermore,
used
units
construct
metamaterial
whose
properties
could
change
variation
configurations.
These
examples
demonstrate
concept's
remarkable
versatility
for
many
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2024
Abstract
Robotic
skins
that
integrate
artificial
tactile
sensing
elements
can
substantially
complement
the
perception
dimension
of
social
robots,
presenting
an
indispensable
part
in
human‐robot
interaction
(HRI).
However,
existing
design
frameworks
compromise
between
versatility
and
sustainability
due
to
restricted
range
characteristics
available
for
a
single
constituent.
Here
alterable
robotic
skin
constructed
from
homogeneous
units
are
proposed,
capable
cyclically
realtering
their
inherent
across
wide
spectrum.
Necessary
achieve
positioning
pressure
subunits
be
encoded
feature
motifs
extracted
through
condition‐induced
differentiation,
showcasing
remarkable
resemblance
gene
expression
living
system.
By
virtue
this,
up
100‐fold
differences
parameters
achieved,
including
modulus,
surface
state,
conductivity,
drive
target
attribute
coupling.
The
trans‐temporal
reconstruction
materials
enables
superb
customization
functional
building
blocks,
advancing
flexible
separation
combination
different
touch
modes,
location,
pressure,
duration,
motion
pattern.
As
proof
concept,
is
demonstrated
integrates
position‐sensing
layer
pressure‐sensing
layer.
It
accurately
distinguish
recognize
multi‐dimensional
motions
based
on
less‐channel
data,
which
showcases
efficient
haptic
application.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Miniaturized
passive
fliers
based
on
smart
materials
face
challenges
in
precise
control
of
shape-morphing
for
aerodynamics
and
contactless
modulation
diverse
gliding
modes.
Here,
we
present
the
optical
performances
azobenzene-crosslinked
liquid
crystal
networks
films
through
photochemical
actuation,
enabling
reversible
bistable
shape-morphing.
First,
an
actuator
film
is
integrated
with
additive
constructs
to
form
a
rotating
glider,
inspired
by
natural
maple
samara,
surpassing
counterparts
reversibly
tuning
terminal
velocity,
rotational
rate,
circling
position.
We
demonstrate
dispersion
landing
points
photo-responsive
microfliers
indoors
outdoors.
Secondly,
show
scalability
polymer
geometry
miniature
gliders
similar
light
tunability.
Thirdly,
extend
material
platform
other
three
modes:
Javan
cucumber
seed-like
parachute
artificial
dandelion
seed.
The
findings
pave
way
distributed
microflier
flight
dynamics
control.
Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
41, С. 19 - 34
Опубликована: Май 31, 2024
New
types
of
aerial
robots
(NTARs)
have
found
extensive
applications
in
the
military,
civilian
contexts,
scientific
research,
disaster
management,
and
various
other
domains.
Compared
with
traditional
robots,
NTARs
exhibit
a
broader
range
morphological
diversity,
locomotion
capabilities,
enhanced
operational
capacities.
Therefore,
this
study
defines
four
characteristics
morphability,
biomimicry,
multi-modal
locomotion,
manipulator
attachment
as
NTARs.
Subsequently,
paper
discusses
latest
research
progress
materials
manufacturing
technology,
actuation
perception
control
technology
Thereafter,
status
NTAR
systems
is
summarized,
focusing
on
frontier
development
application
cases
flapping-wing
micro-air
vehicles,
perching
amphibious
robots.
Finally,
main
challenges
presented
by
terms
energy,
materials,
are
analyzed,
future
trends
summarized
size
endurance,
mechatronics,
complex
scenarios,
providing
reference
direction
for
follow-up
exploration
Abstract
Recent
advances
in
passive
flying
systems
inspired
by
wind-dispersed
seeds
contribute
to
increasing
interest
their
use
for
remote
sensing
applications
across
large
spatial
domains
the
Lagrangian
frame
of
reference.
These
concepts
create
possibilities
developing
and
studying
structures
with
performance
characteristics
operating
mechanisms
that
lie
beyond
those
found
nature.
Here,
we
demonstrate
a
hybrid
flier
system,
fabricated
through
process
controlled
buckling,
yield
unusual
geometries
optimized
flight.
Specifically,
these
constructs
simultaneously
exploit
distinct
fluid
phenomena,
including
separated
vortex
rings
from
features
resemble
dandelion
leading-edge
vortices
derived
behaviors
maple
seeds.
Advanced
experimental
measurements
computational
simulations
aerodynamics
induced
flow
physics
fliers
establish
concise,
scalable
analytical
framework
understanding
flight
mechanisms.
Demonstrations
functional
payloads
various
forms,
bioresorbable,
colorimetric,
gas-sensing,
light-emitting
platforms,
illustrate
examples
diverse
capabilities
tracking.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Март 27, 2025
In
nature,
insects
can
swiftly
move
and
actively
morph
to
adapt
complex
varied
conditions.
However,
replicating
this
capability
in
insect-scale
robots
requires
sophisticated
structural
designs,
which
are
difficult
achieve
at
such
a
small
scale
without
fundamental
hardware
innovations.
This
work
proposes
coupling
mechanism
between
actuation
morphing
by
combining
an
arc-heating
actuator
shape
memory
alloy
wires,
presenting
fast
robot
(83.4
body
lengths
per
second)
capable
of
active
self-recovery.
The
is
designed
provide
the
kinetic
energy
thermal
essential
for
deforming
wires.
compress
its
thickness
traverse
through
gap
70%
height
smoothly
within
2.2
seconds
amphibious.
Furthermore,
after
enduring
pressure
5
million
times
weight,
flattened,
but
fully
recovers
original
size
performance
just
few
seconds.
Replicating
swift
movement
small-scale
challenging.
authors
developed
using
achieving
rapid
movement,
morphing,
Chemical Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Sensorimotor
functions,
the
seamless
integration
of
sensing,
decision-making,
and
actuation,
are
fundamental
for
robots
to
interact
with
their
environments.
Inspired
by
biological
systems,
incorporation
soft
materials
devices
into
robotics
holds
significant
promise
enhancing
these
functions.
However,
current
systems
often
lack
autonomy
intelligence
observed
in
nature
due
limited
sensorimotor
integration,
particularly
flexible
sensing
actuation.
As
field
progresses
toward
soft,
flexible,
stretchable
materials,
developing
such
becomes
increasingly
critical
advanced
robotics.
Despite
rapid
advancements
individually
devices,
combined
applications
enable
capabilities
emerging.
This
review
addresses
this
emerging
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
that
functions
robots.
We
delve
latest
development
technologies,
actuation
mechanism,
structural
designs,
fabrication
techniques.
Additionally,
we
explore
strategies
control,
artificial
(AI),
practical
application
across
various
domains
as
healthcare,
augmented
virtual
reality,
exploration.
By
drawing
parallels
aims
guide
future
research
robots,
ultimately
adaptability
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