Morphing structures with light-responsive polymers

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APP PUB NO 20240199206A1
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18084833

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A morphing aerodynamic structure includes a body with an outer covering, a bridle attached to the body, and a light-response polymer disposed on at least one of the outer covering and the bridle. The light-responsive polymer is configured to change shape when illuminated with a laser such that at least one of an angle of attack, roll, pitch and yaw of the morphing aerodynamic structure is at least partially controlled without the use of a mechanical or pneumatic control unit.

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  • TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC.; TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Gandhi, Umesh N Farmington Hills, US 113 821
Joshi, Shailesh N Ann Arbor, US 187 923
Prokhorov, Danil V Canton, US 136 3319
Song, Yuyang Ann Arbor, US 38 37

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