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New framework enables inverse design of surfaces for programmable friction control

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Researchers have developed a novel framework for designing mechanical interfaces with programmable static friction, moving beyond traditional limitations. This approach utilizes a differentiable contact mechanics engine embedded within a neural network and optimizer to discover non-standard surface topographies. These engineered surfaces can reproduce complex target friction laws, validated by high-fidelity simulations, offering a scale-invariant method for creating functional tribological surfaces. AI

IMPACT This research introduces a novel AI-driven approach for designing materials with specific mechanical properties, potentially impacting fields like robotics and haptics.

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New framework enables inverse design of surfaces for programmable friction control

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Jacopo Bilotto, Arnav Singhal, Joaquin Garcia-Suarez, Ga\"etan Cortes, Lucas Fourel, Jean-Fran\c{c}ois Molinari ·

    Inverse Design of Metainterfaces for Static Friction Control: Beyond the Hertzian Limit

    arXiv:2605.11012v2 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Programming the static friction of mechanical interfaces is critical for soft robotics, haptics, and precision gripping. Static friction is governed by the real contact area, and standard rough surfaces exhibit a linear area-load …

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