When merging optical functions, one may need to provide for the continuous propagation of light across a portion of the chip from one structure to another. To minimize or eliminate any trade-offs in ...

Nacre-like architectures are bio-inspired structures that perform well as impact-resistant templates at static or specific low-speed loads. Recently, a research team led by Prof. NI Yong and Prof. HE ...

The field of robotics has transformed drastically in this century, with a special focus on soft robotics. In this context, origami-inspired deployable structures with compact storage and efficient ...

The Kailasa Temple at Ellora, a monolithic structure carved from a single rock, is one of the best examples of Indian ...