Bi- and multi-stable structures, as well as origami structures, can rapidly release elastic energy during transitions between different equilibrium shapes. These snap-through transitions between stable configurations are characterized by rapid and amplified motions.
In recent years, the application of bi- and multi-stability to soft actuators and robots has attracted significant research interest. These works demonstrated numerous innovative applications of bi- and multi-stability, which include single-input control mechanisms, high-speed actuations for jumping robots, significant shape reconfigurations, adaptive sensing, mechanical logic computations, and more.
This workshop aims to showcase recent developments and foster connections among researchers exploring multistability and origami in the field of soft robotics.
