• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.168-174
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• 2012

This paper presents a bending propagating actuation using SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) spring for an effective shape transition of a flytrap-inspired soft morphing structure. The flytrap-inspired soft morphing structure is made from unsymmetric CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Prepreg) structure which shows bi-stability and snap-through phenomenon. For a thin and large curved bistable CFRP structure, SMA spring is more acceptable than SMA wire and piezoelectric actuator which used in previous investigations. A bending propagating actuation is proposed which can induce snap-through of the bi-stable CFRP structure effectively. From this research, effective shape transition of soft morphing structure is possible.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.803-804
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• 2010

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2012.05a
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• pp.561-562
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• 2012

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.161-164
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• 2003

A study on the gray images morphing using morphology and spline interpolation is realized. The adapted method is that join the 2 broken line together with the dilation of morphology to the morphing image, remove the holes to be a soft edge at the image boundaries and extract the featuring points with the cubic spline interpolation. As a result of experiment the method elicits more smoothing image morphing in detail and speed up the interframe processing.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.255-259
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• 2003

The noise canceling on gray image morphing with median filter is presented. The processing is that interpolate the image with B-spline, specify the distinctive points, cancel the noise by median filtering and perform the morphing. The experiment results denoise the blocking degradation as 20%, correct and present a soft morphing image processing.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2013.05a
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• pp.885-886
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• 2013

• Composites Research
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• v.37 no.4
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• pp.310-315
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• 2024

An auxetic structure with negative Poisson's ratio exhibits distinctive mechanical properties in contrast to conventional structures, garnering interest in various fields. However, current research has predominantly focused on the design and optimization of auxetic structures, with limited exploration of their practical applications. In this study, we utilized 3D printing technology to fabricate a soft auxetic structure with triangular shaped perforations, examining the mechanical properties based on geometric structure. Additionally, by inserting shape memory alloys into the fabricated soft auxetic structure, we achieved active two-dimensional deformations and confirmed its selective object permeability. This technology holds the potential to have far-reaching implications across a broad spectrum of industries.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2012.10a
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• pp.925-926
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• 2012

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2011.06a
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• pp.789-790
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• 2011

• Composites Research
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.52-57
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• 2015

Soft morphing robotics making use of smart material and based on biomimetic principles are capable of continuous locomotion in harmony with its environment. Since these robots do not use traditional mechanical components, they can be built to be light weight and capable of a diverse range of locomotion. This paper illustrates a flexible smart phone robot made of smart soft composite (SSC) with inchworm-like locomotion capable of two-way linear motion. Since rigid components are embedded within the robot, bending actuators with embedded rigid segments were investigated in order to obtain the maximum bending curvature. To verify the results, a simple mechanical model of this actuator was built and compared with experimental data. After that, the flexible robot was implemented as part of a smart phone robot where the rigid components of the phone were embedded within the matrix. Then, experiments were conducted to test the smart phone robot actuation force under different deflections to verify its load carrying capability. After that, the communication between the smart phone and robot controller was implemented and a corresponding phone application was developed. The locomotion of the smart phone robot actuated through an independent controller was also tested.