Deployable bridges were first invented in WWI to aid with tank logistics in areas with damaged or inadequate infrastructure. Today, these bridges play a variety of roles in both military and relief ...

Our prototype involves a carbon fiber truss linked via 3D printed connectors and a lead screw deployment system. This unique design fits in a cubic foot envelope and is under 5 pounds, optimizing ...

His research interests lie in spacecraft structures, deployable structures, and space robotics. He currently researches the deformation processing of large truss support structures and the design of ...