Publications de Zhenishbek Zhakypov

Fluid-actuated haptic device and methods for using thereof

A haptic device is disclosed comprising at least one fluidic actuator operatively connectable with pumping means; and a plurality of movable members mechanically connected with said at least one fluidic actuator, wherein said movable members can perform a ...

2021

A 4D printed active compliant hinge for potential space applications using shape memory alloys and polymers

Jamie Paik, Zhenishbek Zhakypov, Jian-Lin Huang, Ralph Spolenak

This paper presents the proof-of-concept for a 4D printed active compliant hinge with a selectively variable stiffness for the deployment and reorientation of satellite appendages. We use 4D printing to create an active compliant hinge capable of bending t ...

IOP PUBLISHING LTD2021

Design Methodology for Engineering Multifunctional Mesoscale Robots

Zhenishbek Zhakypov

In this thesis our research goal is to develop, study and demonstrate multifunctional multi-robot systems in mesoscale. Particularly, our goal is to study and demonstrate terrestrial multi-locomotion and collective behaviours with mesoscale robots, similar ...

EPFL2019

Designing Minimal and Scalable Insect-Inspired Multi-Locomotion Millirobots

Jamie Paik, Zhenishbek Zhakypov, Kazuaki Mori

In ant colonies, collectivity enables division of labour and resources with great scalability. Beyond their intricate social behaviours, individuals of the genus Odontomachus, also known as trap-jaw ants, have developed remarkable multi-locomotion mechanis ...

2019

Programmable Fluidic Networks Design for Robotic Origami Sequential Self-Folding

Jamie Paik, Mustafa Mete, Zhenishbek Zhakypov, Julien Fiorentino

Self-folding enables compact, deployable and reconfigurable structures for close and far remote applications. As the degree-of-freedom in achieving folded shapes is dictated by the number of actuators, distributed on a quasi-2-D lattice, their design remai ...

2019

Design of Low-Profile Compliant Transmission Mechanisms

Jamie Paik, Zhenishbek Zhakypov, Frédéric Henri Vaskin Giraud

Robotic origami design allows creating meso-scale robotic systems and mechanisms not limited by degrees of freedom, miniaturization and assembly downsides of conventional transmission mechanisms. However, unlike the traditional rigid approaches, robotic or ...

IEEE2019

A reconfigurable interactive interface for controlling robotic origami in virtual environments

Jamie Paik, Harshal Arun Sonar, Zhenishbek Zhakypov, Jian-Lin Huang

Origami shape transformation is dictated by predefined folding patterns and their folding sequence. The working principle of robotic origami is based on the same principle: we design quasi-two-dimensional tiles and connecting hinges and define and program ...

2018

Design Methodology for Constructing Multimaterial Origami Robots and Machines

Jamie Paik, Zhenishbek Zhakypov

Robotic origami allows rapid prototyping of intelligent robots and machines constructed from thin sheets of functional materials. Multimaterial-based design freedom of origami robots creates functional versatility; however, the design parameters pose chall ...

2018

An Origami-Inspired Reconfigurable Suction Gripper for Picking Objects with Variable Shape and Size

Aude Billard, Jamie Paik, Zhenishbek Zhakypov

Gripper adaptability to handle objects of different shape and size brings high flexibility to manipulation. Gripping flat, round, or narrow objects poses challenges to even the most sophisticated robotic grippers. Among various gripper technologies, the va ...

2018

Modular and reconfigurable desktop microfactory for high precision manufacturing

Zhenishbek Zhakypov

Sub-millimeter scale devices are developing rapidly taking smaller, smarter, and more precise forms. This is achieved thanks to advancements in micro-manufacturing tools and techniques. For micro-production, a miniaturization of the machinery is a prominen ...

Springer London Ltd2017