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  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Robotics

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  • Spirals are prevalent natural patterns inspiring engineering designs.
  • Double-spirals, a derivative, have shown promise as compliant joints.
  • Their adjustable design, multi-DOF, and tunable deformability are key advantages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop software for designing and modeling double-spirals.
  • To create and test novel double-spiral-based structures for diverse applications.
  • To explore the engineering potential of double-spiral designs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of Double-Spiral Design software.
  • Three-dimensional (3D) printing of five distinct double-spiral structures.
  • Experimental testing of fabricated structures for functionality.

Main Results:

  • Successful design and fabrication of five unique double-spiral structures.
  • Demonstrated functionality of prototypes including grippers, interlocking structures, energy-dissipative systems, and compliant joints.
  • Validation of double-spirals' versatility in engineering applications.

Conclusions:

  • Double-spirals possess significant, largely untapped potential in mechanical engineering.
  • The developed software and prototypes facilitate further research and application.
  • This work advances the understanding and utilization of double-spiral mechanics.