Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, has become a rich source of inspiration for robotics, leading to the emergence of a fascinating field known as bio-inspired foldable robotics. This interdisciplinary area combines principles from mathematics, materials science, mechanical engineering, and biology to explore the science, design, and applications of origami-inspired systems. By drawing inspiration from the intricate folding patterns found in nature, researchers have been able to create robotic systems that exhibit remarkable adaptability, versatility, and efficiency.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to advance our understanding of bio-inspired foldable robotics and its potential applications. By investigating the scientific principles underlying foldable structures in nature and combining them with engineering principles, we can unlock new design possibilities and create innovative robotic systems. We aim to address the challenges and opportunities associated with bio-inspired foldable robotics and foster collaboration among researchers working in this exciting area.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Bio-inspired folding patterns and mechanisms for robotic systems and machines.
- Biomimetic materials and structures for foldable robots.
- Modeling and analysis of foldable systems inspired by biological structures.
- Control algorithms and strategies for bio-inspired foldable robots.
- Applications of bio-inspired foldable robots in areas such as healthcare, exploration, environmental monitoring, exploration, and manufacturing.
- Soft robotics inspired by biological mechanisms for foldable systems.
- Bio-inspired sensing and perception for foldable robots.
- Energy-efficient actuation and control strategies for bio-inspired foldable robotics.
- Human-robot interaction and collaboration with foldable robotic systems.
- Self-folding and self-assembling mechanisms inspired by biological systems.
Keywords:
Origami Kinematics, Foldable Materials, Nature-Inspired Mechanisms, Reconfigurable Robotics, Folding Dynamics, Origami-based Control, Flexure Hinges, Origami Structures, Kirigami Innovations, Bio-Inspired Folding
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, has become a rich source of inspiration for robotics, leading to the emergence of a fascinating field known as bio-inspired foldable robotics. This interdisciplinary area combines principles from mathematics, materials science, mechanical engineering, and biology to explore the science, design, and applications of origami-inspired systems. By drawing inspiration from the intricate folding patterns found in nature, researchers have been able to create robotic systems that exhibit remarkable adaptability, versatility, and efficiency.
The primary goal of this Research Topic is to advance our understanding of bio-inspired foldable robotics and its potential applications. By investigating the scientific principles underlying foldable structures in nature and combining them with engineering principles, we can unlock new design possibilities and create innovative robotic systems. We aim to address the challenges and opportunities associated with bio-inspired foldable robotics and foster collaboration among researchers working in this exciting area.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Bio-inspired folding patterns and mechanisms for robotic systems and machines.
- Biomimetic materials and structures for foldable robots.
- Modeling and analysis of foldable systems inspired by biological structures.
- Control algorithms and strategies for bio-inspired foldable robots.
- Applications of bio-inspired foldable robots in areas such as healthcare, exploration, environmental monitoring, exploration, and manufacturing.
- Soft robotics inspired by biological mechanisms for foldable systems.
- Bio-inspired sensing and perception for foldable robots.
- Energy-efficient actuation and control strategies for bio-inspired foldable robotics.
- Human-robot interaction and collaboration with foldable robotic systems.
- Self-folding and self-assembling mechanisms inspired by biological systems.
Keywords:
Origami Kinematics, Foldable Materials, Nature-Inspired Mechanisms, Reconfigurable Robotics, Folding Dynamics, Origami-based Control, Flexure Hinges, Origami Structures, Kirigami Innovations, Bio-Inspired Folding
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.