3 papers
cs.RO2026
From Fold to Function: Simulation-Driven Design of Origami Mechanisms
Tianhui Han, Shashwat Singh, Sarvesh Patil +1
Origami-inspired mechanisms can transform flat sheets into functional three-dimensional dynamic structures that are lightweight, compact, and capable of complex motion. These prope…
cs.RO2026
TerraSkipper: A Centimeter-Scale Robot for Multi-Terrain Skipping and Crawling
Shashwat Singh, Sheri Zhang, Spencer Matonis +1
Mudskippers are unique amphibious fish capable of locomotion in diverse environments, including terrestrial surfaces, aquatic habitats, and highly viscous substrates such as mud. T…
cs.RO2025
PuffyBot: An Untethered Shape Morphing Robot for Multi-environment Locomotion
Shashwat Singh, Zilin Si, Zeynep Temel
Amphibians adapt their morphologies and motions to accommodate movement in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. Inspired by these biological features, we present PuffyBot, an…