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

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 …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a unique class of metallic materials with the ability to
recover their original shape at certain characteristic temperatures (shape memory effect) …

Bistable structures, a class of highly geometrically nonlinear morphing structures, have two
stable configurations that remain in their respective equilibrium positions without the …

This study presents the design and test of a novel self-adaptive soft gripper, integrating
pneumatic actuators and bistable carbon-fiber reinforced polymer laminates. The …

The Venus flytrap uses bistability, the structural characteristic of its leaf, to actuate the leaf's
rapid closing motion for catching its prey. This paper presents a flytrap-inspired robot and …

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 …

Abstract Bistable Deployable Composite Boom (Bi-DCB) can achieve bistable function by
storing and releasing strain energy, which has a good application prospect in space field …

Compliant bistable mechanisms are monolithic devices with two stable equilibrium positions
separated by an unstable equilibrium position. They show promise in space applications as …

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