PROGRAMMABLE MATTER AND RECONFIGURABLE STRUCTURES USING FIELD-CONTROLLED METAMATERIALS
PEACE CHINONYEREM IKE, OGHENEFEGOR FAVOUR UGBINE, JONATHAN AJIBOYE, MURITALA ILYAS OKIKIOLA, RICHARD AMESIMENU · Mediterranean Publications and Research International · 2025
This research explores a universal platform for programmable metamaterials that can dynamically respond to magnetic and electric fields, enhancing stiffness and wave control.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- MR-fluid microlattice shows over 200% stiffness increase with sub-100 mT fields.
- Rapid actuation achieved in approximately 50 ms.
- Digitally encoded metasurfaces can steer X-band beams by 45° without mechanical motion.
- Prototypes demonstrate significant improvements over conventional programmable systems.
- Research paves the way for future advancements in autonomous, self-optimizing structures.
What's new
The integration of topology optimization and additive manufacturing to create a universal platform for tunable stiffness and shape morphing in metamaterials.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on the scalability of the prototypes or their performance in real-world applications.
Commercial context
The findings indicate potential applications in aerospace and robotics, but further development and testing are needed for commercial viability.
Publication
- Publisher
- Mediterranean Publications and Research International
- Publication date
- September 17, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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