The mentioned reference is focused on an analytical method for modeling large deflections in compliant mechanisms, while this work presents a method of enhancing the tensile strength of lamina emergent joints by using double-layer materials. As compared to Ref. [19] which focuses on concepts and demonstrations, this work mainly focuses on analytical modeling of one design concept and provides finite element and experimental validations. The following sentences have been added
Author Response We thanks the reviewer for the encouragement and valuable comments.