X-shape Bio-inspired Structures

The X-shaped bio-inspired structures are a novel type of passive vibration isolation systems. Using only linear springs and damping components, the X-shaped structures can achieve superior nonlinear vibration isolation. Depending on the application, each vibration isolation system can be composed of multiple layers of X-shaped structures. The design is applicable in a wide range of areas, such as leg/joint design of robots, limb-like structured suspension for tracked mobile robots, protection of high-precision machinery, suspension of vehicles, space launch and on-orbit missions, etc.