Gianluca Zalla
Reprogrammable 3D Shape-Changing Pneumatic Material for Programmable Matter.
Rel. Stefano Stassi, Carlo Ricciardi. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Nanotechnologies For Icts, 2024
|
|
PDF (Tesi_di_laurea)
- Thesis
Restricted to: Only staff users fino al 30 April 2026 (data di embargo). Licence: Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives. Download (18MB) |
Abstract
Programmable matter refers to matter that can change its physical properties in a programmable and controlled manner. This type of material can alter characteristics such as shape, density, moduli, conductivity, and optical properties based on external inputs or autonomous sensing. Many methods exist for programming shape change through heat, magnetic fields, piezoelectric materials, and inflation. However, shape changes through inflation face challenges such as complexity in achieving precise shapes, energy consumption, and load-bearing capacity. In this work, a 3D shape-changing interface that is pneumatically actuated and can be reprogrammed is proposed. The design of the material is carried out by developing different fabrication methods and analyzing its behavior based on durability, reproducibility, and shape control.
The resulting material consists of a silicone rubber membrane containing a polycaprolactone (PCL) layer as a phase change material (PCM) that may be solid or melted
Publication type
URI
![]() |
Modify record (reserved for operators) |
