Light-powered self-rolling liquid crystal elastomer rovers between two hollows
Haiyang Wu, Hanyao Hou, Yunlong Qiu, Dali Ge, Kai Li
Topics & Concepts
BistabilityWork (physics)ElastomerComputer scienceMaterials scienceMode (computer interface)Response timeLiquid crystalControl theory (sociology)Motion (physics)Inertial frame of referenceMechanical engineeringSmart materialEnergy (signal processing)Mechanical energyAerospace engineeringMechanism (biology)MechanicsSimulationCrystal (programming language)Equations of motionFictitious forceControl engineeringController (irrigation)Mechanical systemMotion controlComplex systemCurrent (fluid)Advanced Materials and MechanicsSoft Robotics and ApplicationsDielectric materials and actuators