Multistability is the phenomenon of multiple coexistent stable states, which are highly
sensitive to perturbations, initial conditions, system parameters, etc. Multistability has been …

In recent decades, origami has been explored to aid in the design of engineering structures.
These structures span multiple scales and have been demonstrated to be used toward …

Bistable mechanical systems having two local minima of potential energy can rest in either
of the two stable equilibrium states in the absence of external loadings. A snap‐through …

Morphing, understood as the ability to undergo pronounced shape adaptations to optimally
respond to a diversity of operational conditions, has been singled out as a future direction in …

As we enter the age of designer matter—where objects can morph and change shape on
command—what tools do we need to create shape-shifting structures? At the heart of an …

With the proliferation of flexible displays and the advances in smart materials, it is now
possible to create interactive devices that are not only flexible but can reconfigure into any …

Deployable meta-implants aim to minimize the invasiveness of orthopaedic surgeries by
allowing for changes in their shape and size that are triggered by an external stimulus. Multi …

The continuous drive for increased fuel efficiency and sustained innovation in the
automobile industry requires the adoption of radically new technological advances. Road …

Morphing structures, defined as body panels that are capable of a drastic autonomous
shape transformation, have gained importance in the aerospace, automotive, and soft …

Self-sha** of curved structures, especially those involving flexible thin layers, is attracting
increasing attention because of their broad potential applications in, eg …