3 papers
cond-mat.soft2025
A geometric condition for robot-swarm cohesion and cluster-flock transition
Mathias Casiulis, Eden Arbel, Charlotte van Waes +4
We present a geometric design rule for size-controlled clustering of self-propelled particles. We show that active particles that tend to rotate under an external force have an int…
cond-mat.soft2025
Aging of amorphous materials under cyclic strain
Dor Shohat, Paul Baconnier, Itamar Procaccia +2
Amorphous materials driven away from equilibrium display a diverse repertoire of complex, history-dependent behaviors. One striking feature is a failure to return to equilibrium af…
cond-mat.soft2024
A Mechanical Route for Cooperative Transport in Autonomous Robotic Swarms
Eden Arbel, Luco L. K. M. Buise, Charlotte C. R. M. M. van Waes +3
Cooperative transport is a striking phenomenon where multiple agents join forces to transit a payload too heavy for the individual. While social animals such as ants are routinely…