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Bioinspired algorithmic-driven design of additively manufactured composites
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
After billions of years of evolution, it comes as no surprise that biological materials are identified as invaluable sources of inspiration in the search for new materials. Bone, teeth, and spider silk, to name a few, are ...
Development and validation of a novel framework for designing and optimizing passive prosthetic feet using lower leg trajectory
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
This thesis presents a novel framework to optimize the design of passive prosthetic feet to best replicate physiological lower leg trajectory under typical ground reaction forces. The goal of developing this framework is ...
Low-frequency, low-amplitude MEMS vibration energy harvesting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Vibration energy harvesters work effectively only when the operating conditions match with the available vibration source. Typical resonating MEMS structures cannot be used with low-frequency, low-amplitude and unpredictable ...