4D Printed Origami Structures: Deformation Mechanisms and Mechanics

本项目旨在通过跨学科的方法来了解4D打印折纸结构和材料的物理和自折叠机制。该项目期望在折纸工程和结构力学领域产生新的知识。该项目的成功将为研究智能折纸的变形和顺序控制奠定基础。基础力学将应用于表征和设计具有可调形状变形和机械性能的新型智能材料/结构。这将大大有助于提高其在空间工程、可穿戴技术和智能机器人等应用中的安全性、稳定性和可靠性。

This project aims to understand the physics and self-folding mechanisms of 4D printed origami structures and materials by utilising interdisciplinary approaches. This project expects to generate new knowledge in the areas of origami engineering and structural mechanics. The success of this project will form a foundation for studying shape-shifting and sequential control of smart origamis. The fundamental mechanics will be applied to characterise and design novel smart materials/structures with tuneable shape-morphing and mechanical performance. This should provide significant benefits to improvement of their safety, stability and reliability performance in applications such as space engineering, wearable technology and smart robotics.