Quasi-Distributed Torque and Displacement Sensing on a Series Elastic Actuator’s Spring Using FBG Arrays Inscribed in CYTOP Fibers
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2019.2898722
Abstract: We report the application of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) arrays in polymer optical fibers for the quasi-distributed displacement and torque sensing in a series elastic actuator’s spring. The arrays were inscribed in cyclic transparent optical… read more here.
Keywords: fbg arrays; elastic actuator; sensing series; spring ... See more keywords
Design and Analysis of a Clutched Parallel Elastic Actuator
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DOI: 10.3390/act8030067
Abstract: Various actuator topologies are discussed for the purpose of powering periodic processes and particularly walking robots. The Clutched Parallel Elastic Actuator (CPEA) is proposed to reduce the energy consumption of active exoskeletons. A nonlinear model… read more here.
Keywords: elastic actuator; clutched parallel; parallel elastic; design analysis ... See more keywords