The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Cornerstone Technology, Inc.

Carlos Ma

Yueqiang Lu

Tsz Yin Chung

Hoi Wut Yip

Xiangyu Chu

Jiajun An

Kwok Wai Samuel Au

Chun Ho Lo

Devices, systems and methods of controlling movement of a host mechanical system using inertial forces imparted by an augmentable or morphable appendage. Such appendages are attached to the host mechanical system such that augmentation or morphing of the appendage to move a mass of the appendage from an extended to a retracted configuration imparts inertial forces to the supporting structure. Augmentation/morphing is controlled and coordinated such that imparted inertial forces facilitate a desired movement of the mechanical system. The imparted forces can include translation forces and/or rotational forces along one or more axes. The augmentation or morphing of the appendage can be performed concurrently with separately controlled coordinated movement of the appendage to facilitate a desired movement of the mechanical system. Such appendages can include, but are not limited to, telescoping and/or folding designs.

Morphable inertial appemdage, systems and associated methods

Growing community of inventors

Hong Kong, China

Carlos Ma