Binary stiffness compliant mechanism

A demonstration is given of a fully compliant mechanism with binary stiffness. More details can be found in the research paper that is found at

EDIT: Check out an explanation in these videos:
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EDIT: The research paper is now open access and can be freely downloaded by anyone at the doi link above.

[renski]

Dude, it's like two videos in one. Washing dishes ASMR and Compliant mechanisms.

[finnmk]

This is one of those videos that's going to hit crazy views in like 3yrs because of the wierd algorithm

[EdenDoesGaming]

Brilliant! Could be implemented in so many ways: Locking mechanisms, safety features (mechanical stress cut off switch for example) and loads more. Good job!

[goldenpiston]

Here is one of the best tips I can give for small creators. Even if your video is not great, the AUDIO is what REALLY matters. prioritize that first.

[TAPEWXRM]

the sound quality in this vid made me think there was someone outside my room

[civo]

I don’t know why you would ever need this but it does look pretty neat

[MyLonewolf]

You could totally use this as a mode switch or a dual load kill switch if you put a contact on the left

[felixsoong]

Commented at 46k views! Can't wait to see the progression!

[ReinierKuppens]

Check out an explanation in these videos:


More videos coming soon!

[AG-jyrc]

If it can be forced to move that way by pushing to the left, what use is it for ? Apologies for not using the specific terminology

[williamsokol]

what's that material it looks almost like a 3d pla print.

[navid]

So cool. I wish the paper was open access

[abhisheksoni]

Can anyone explain what's rhe point and in what scenarios is this better than a mechanical latch?

[macnana]

I’m so extremely confused but that doesn’t mean I can’t marvel at this creation

[Nugget]

How long are those joints going to last.

[qxtr]

I wonder if these mechanisms could be used for mechanical computers

[philiasrodg]

The question is, what could it be used for?

[quorthonsinferno]

For those of you who think these types of structures break quickly, check out the titanium mechanisms that guide the rocket nozzles on NASA spacecraft

[klydevillalord]

I just want to know what applications of that specific HEHE, these things are really amazing. One part tools for one job.

[dawerty]

I was wearing headphones and somehow felt like the sound was coming from laptop speakers as if it was in front of me. +-