This video is based on a patent between Université Bretagne Sud and European Space Agency (ESA). -Novel modulable assembly of 4D printed building block for passive reconfiguration. -Building blocks are made with tubular structural metacomposites inspired by the architecture of natural fibre cell walls. -Novel rotative printer has been developped for continuous fibre composites. -Applications with passive motion is expected such as passive solar tracking or passive Video inspection. MORE information :
- A. Le Duigou, M. Grabow, M. Castro, J. Dirrenberger, F. Scarpa, K. Labstie and U. Lafont, Bioinspired 4D printed tubular/helicoidal shape changing metacomposites for programmable structural morphing, Advanced Materials Technology, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202400237
–A le Duigou, U Lafont, bio-inspired structural actuator, ESA/UBS, n° PCT/FR2024/051261. Patent pending Credit video : Adrien Simon within Bionics Group (www.bionics-group.com) Financial credit : SATT Ouest Valorisation
