Shape Morphing Metamaterials

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Autori principali: Dudek, Krzysztof K., Kadic, Muamer, Coulais, Corentin, Bertoldi, Katia
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Pubblicazione: 2025
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author Dudek, Krzysztof K.
Kadic, Muamer
Coulais, Corentin
Bertoldi, Katia
author_facet Dudek, Krzysztof K.
Kadic, Muamer
Coulais, Corentin
Bertoldi, Katia
contents Mechanical metamaterials leverage geometric design to achieve unconventional properties, such as high strength at low density, efficient wave guiding, and complex shape morphing. The ability to control shape changes builds on the complex relationship between geometry and nonlinear mechanics, and opens new possibilities for disruptive technologies across diverse fields, including wearable devices, medical technology, robotics, and beyond. In this review of shape-morphing metamaterials, we examine the current state of the field and propose a unified classification system for the mechanisms involved, as well as the design principles underlying them. Specifically, we explore two main categories of unit cells-those that exploit structural anisotropy or internal rotations-and two potential approaches to tessellating these cells: based on kinematic compatibility or geometric frustration. We conclude by discussing the available design tools and highlighting emerging challenges in the development of shape-morphing metamaterials.
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Dudek, Krzysztof K.
Kadic, Muamer
Coulais, Corentin
Bertoldi, Katia
Applied Physics
Materials Science
Mechanical metamaterials leverage geometric design to achieve unconventional properties, such as high strength at low density, efficient wave guiding, and complex shape morphing. The ability to control shape changes builds on the complex relationship between geometry and nonlinear mechanics, and opens new possibilities for disruptive technologies across diverse fields, including wearable devices, medical technology, robotics, and beyond. In this review of shape-morphing metamaterials, we examine the current state of the field and propose a unified classification system for the mechanisms involved, as well as the design principles underlying them. Specifically, we explore two main categories of unit cells-those that exploit structural anisotropy or internal rotations-and two potential approaches to tessellating these cells: based on kinematic compatibility or geometric frustration. We conclude by discussing the available design tools and highlighting emerging challenges in the development of shape-morphing metamaterials.
title Shape Morphing Metamaterials
topic Applied Physics
Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.14804