Bi‐Shell Valve for Fast Actuation of Soft Pneumatic Actuators via Shell Snapping Interaction (Adv. Sci. 15/2021)
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202170092
Abstract: In article number 2100445, Chuan Qiao, Lu Liu, and Damiano Pasini propose a bi-shell valve leveraging shell snap-through buckling interaction for the rapid actuation of pneumatic soft actuators. A demonstrative experiment shows that the actuation… read more here.
Keywords: shell valve; fast actuation; valve fast; shell ... See more keywords
A strong and tough gelatin/polyvinyl alcohol double network hydrogel actuator with superior actuation strength and fast actuation speed.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2sm01342h
Abstract: Hydrogels are widely used in actuators that are applied in numerous fields such as multifunctional sensors, soft robots, artificial muscles, manipulators and microfluidic valves, and yet their applications in soft robots and artificial muscles are… read more here.
Keywords: strength; fast actuation; actuation; actuator ... See more keywords
Optimal Controller Design for Ultra-Precision Fast-Actuation Cutting Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/mi13010033
Abstract: Fast-actuation cutting systems are in high demand for machining of freeform optical parts. Design of such motion systems requires good balance between structural hardware and controller design. However, the controller tuning process is mostly based… read more here.
Keywords: controller; fast actuation; actuation cutting; controller design ... See more keywords