Wing-assisted rotor airflow boosts static lift in a four-rotor VTOL aircraft, cutting dead weight, control complexity, and contact risk.
Color-changing textile fibers built into aircraft seats and cabin panels display information without rigid screens, cutting certification effort and weight.
Hierarchical controllers coordinate smart fabric color, breathability, and stiffness changes to keep aircraft seating comfort consistent.
Embedded puck attachment points replace protruding rails to support flexible aircraft seating and furniture layouts with lower weight and damage risk.
A removable puck cover seals unused aircraft pucks to prevent debris, reduce trip hazards, and keep interior surfaces flat for reconfiguration.