Digital Morphing Wing: Active Wing Shaping Concept Using Composite Lattice-Based Cellular Structures.

ABSTRACT: We describe an approach for the discrete and reversible assembly of tunable and actively deformable structures using modular building block parts for robotic applications. The primary technical challenge addressed by this work is the use of this method to design and fabricate low density, highly compliant robotic structures with spatially tuned stiffness. This approach offers a number of potential advantages over more conventional methods for constructing compliant robots. The discrete assembly reduces manufacturing complexity, as relatively simple parts can be batch-produced and joined to make complex structures. Global mechanical properties can be tuned based on sub-part ordering and geometry, because local stiffness and density can be independently set to a wide range of values and vari

SUBMITTER: Jenett B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5346955 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature