Abstract: A new versatile pneumatic actuator called a scissor-mechanism-based vacuum powered artificial muscle (SMVAM) is proposed in this letter. The actuator is composed of a soft airtight skin and ...

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Abstract: The truss deployable mechanism is widely used in large aperture space antennas. A modular truss deployable antenna mechanism based on a scissors hexagonal frustum unit is presented in this ...

For over two decades now, the Architonic Guide has powered design-professional visitors through the industry’s biggest international fairs and events – Milan Design Week included. While it’s been ...