Shape Morphing Products

Designers always determine the shape of products and users have to deal with, it even if the shape does not fit. Imagine now that in the future we can design products of which the shape adapts to the users.

In this research theme we develop switchable and programmable elements like cantilevers and hinges which later can be integrated to form products of which the shape can adapt itself to multiple users.

Adaptive structures in civil engineering

A smart joint which can switch between flexible and rigid.

A robot from your printer

Directly print self-actuating materials which change shape in a programmable matter

SMP application in autonomous cars

Reactive Environment Outlets (REOs) could play a crucial role in future autonomous cars.

Control of Pneumatic Soft Robotics

Design of a 3D printed integrated valve actuated by Shape Memory Alloy wires.

A fruitbowl in your mailbox

A programmable hinge structure and a demonstrator which shows its functionality.

A Self Adaptive Armwrap

A structure is which wraps around your arm when you touch it.

Exploring dynamic behavior of shape memory composites

Using the composites in a lamp.

3D printing of self-healing polymers

Combined printing of solid and self-healing materials opens up new possibilities.

Shape Memory Composites

Exploring the possibilities of shape memory composite

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