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Morphing nacelle inlet lip with pneumatic actuators and a flexible nano composite sandwich panel [PDF]
, 2015 We present a hybrid pneumatic/flexible sandwich structure with thermoplastic nanocomposite skins to enable the morphing of a nacelle inlet lip. The design consists of pneumatic inflatables as actuators and a flexible sandwich panel that morphs under ...
Craciun, Monica +6 more
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Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 7, 3 February 2026.This review introduces the concept of “general curvy surface reconstruction,” which incorporates both geometric and physical dimensions, representing an upgrade over conventional geometric reconstruction that focuses solely on spatial relationships. Particular emphasis is placed on the emerging opportunities enabled by advanced measurement techniques ...
Chen Shang +8 more
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A smart material based approach to morphing [PDF]
, 2008 This presentation gives an overview of the Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based approach to the research and13; development of adaptive/smart/morphing airframe structural technologies at the Advanced Composites13; Division, NAL. Central to this approach is the
Dayananda, GN +4 more
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, 2012 The development of stress-induced morphing materials which are described as piezomorphic materials is reported. The development of a piezomorphic material is achieved by introducing spatial dependency into the compliance matrix describing the elastic ...
Alderson, Andrew +6 more
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.This review explores how shape‐changing structures—origami, bistable, and laminate structures—enable multifunctionality in soft robotics and metamaterials. Starting from structural design, it examines core principles, real‐world applications, and ongoing challenges.
Lingchen Kong, Yaoyao Fiona Zhao
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Shape‐Memory Alloy Torsion Strips for Soft Robotic Manipulation and Morphing
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.In this research, a dedicated configuration of SMA strip is proposed for soft robotic manipulation and morphing. This configuration has broad application prospects and demonstrates remarkable advantages in soft body joint operations. Mimicking invertebrates, soft robots tend to control each of their body joints to achieve the desired shape changes and ...
Changchun Wu +6 more
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Testing of wing-tip spring device for gust loads alleviation [PDF]
, 2017 Recent aircraft designs have begun considering higher aspect ratio wings in order to reduce induced drag for improved fuel efficiency. In order to meet airport gate requirements, folding wing-tips have been introduced as a solution to the increased wing ...
Castrichini, A. +4 more
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Multimodal Locomotion of Soft Robots
Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.This review comprehensively surveys recent advances in multimodal locomotion within soft robotics. Typical locomotion modes are summarized and categorized. Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms enabling multimodal locomotion are discussed and classified into three primary categories: active control‐based, reconfiguration‐based, and environment ...
Zihao Yuan +4 more
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Aircraft Wing Morphing Using Auxetic Structures
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)Cellular materials exhibit two key properties: structures and mechanisms. This allows for the design of structures using cellular materials while effectively controlling both stiffness and flexibility, based on the connectivity of the struts. This study aims to explore the in-plane flexible properties of cellular materials dominated by bending under ...
B SHATINDRA +4 more
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Modeling and Optimization for Morphing Wing Concept Generation [PDF]
This report consists of two major parts: 1) the approach to develop morphing wing weight equations, and 2) the approach to size morphing aircraft. Combined, these techniques allow the morphing aircraft to be sized with estimates of the morphing wing ...
Crossley, William A. +1 more
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