Reconfigurable Structures
Abstract
In the Reconfigurable Structures thrust, new combinations of advanced materials, devices, and structural architectures are being developed to allow military platforms to move, morph, or change shape for optimal adaptation to changing mission requirements and unpredictable environments. This includes the demonstration of new materials and devices that will enable the military to function more effectively in the urban theater of operations. Another focus is to build synthetic versions of biological systems that exhibit strong reversible adhesion via van der Waals forces, magnets, or microspines to scale vertical surfaces without using ropes or ladders. In addition, this thrust will develop a more principled, scientific basis for robotic ground mobility and manipulation, and leverage these results to develop and demonstrate innovative robot design tools, fabrication methods, and control methodologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 14ccdab420039b138174ef5864b986e9