Variable Stiffness

Henriette Bier - Arwin Hidding & 4TU Lighthouse 2017 partners: TUE - EPFL - 3D Robot Printing - 010Works Variable stiffness is employed in this project as an adaptation strategy to achieve multi-functionality. The chaise longue can change shape to accommodate functions as both bed and chair depending on users’ requirement. Through numerical and experimental studies employing structural analysis, robotic path simulations, and 3D robotic printing an architected approach to adaptive structures is implemented