3 papers
cs.GR2026
Emergent morphogenesis via planar fabrication enabled by a reduced model of composites
Yupeng Zhang, Adam Alon, M. Khalid Jawed
The ability to engineer complex three-dimensional shapes from planar sheets with precise, programmable control underpins emerging technologies in soft robotics, reconfigurable devi…
cs.RO2025
Directed Shape Morphing using Kirigami-enhanced Thermoplastics
Mrunmayi Mungekar, Sanjith Menon, M. Ravi Shankar +1
We present a simple, accessible method for autonomously transforming flat plastic sheets into intricate three-dimensional structures using only uniform heating and common tools suc…
cs.RO2024
Bio-Inspired Pneumatic Modular Actuator for Peristaltic Transport
Brian Ye, Zhuonan Hao, Priya Shah +1
While its biological significance is well-documented, its application in soft robotics, particularly for the transport of fragile and irregularly shaped objects, remains underexplo…