Bio-Inspired Novel Vibration Isolators Incorporating Triple-Functionality

Start year: 2025

Summary: This project aims to develop novel bio-inspired vibration isolators by innovative integration of quasi-zero stiffness structures with magneto-rheological elastomer driven by vibration energy. The project creates a new concept of turning harmful vibration energy to mitigate vibration itself and expects to generate new design methodologies in vibration isolation. Expected outcomes include new vibration isolation knowledge, and a three-function based framework leveraging bio-inspired mechanisms for self-adaptive and self-powering abilities. Success of the project provides significant benefits to many applications in aerospace, defence and manufacturing engineering, where vibration protections are essential for safety, operation and economy.