A bladder-free, non-fluidic, conductive McKibben artificial muscle operated electro-thermally
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/26/1/015011
Abstract: Fluidic McKibben artificial muscles that operate pneumatically or hydraulically provide excellent performance, but require bulky pumps/compressors, valves and connecting lines. Use of a pressure generating material, such as thermally expanding paraffin wax, can eliminate the… read more here.
Keywords: non fluidic; muscle; free non; mckibben ... See more keywords
Self-Sensing McKibben Artificial Muscles Embedded With Dielectric Elastomer Sensor
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2021.3093276
Abstract: Pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs), also known as McKibben artificial muscles, are used in a variety of applications owing to its many positive features, such as simple and lightweight structure and high force to weight ratio.… read more here.
Keywords: dielectric elastomer; self sensing; sensor; mckibben artificial ... See more keywords
The Chain-Link Actuator: Exploiting the Bending Stiffness of McKibben Artificial Muscles to Achieve Larger Contraction Ratios
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2021.3130627
Abstract: McKibben artificial muscles, comprised of an expandable bladder wrapped in a double-helix-braided sheath, have the ability to generate forces without restricting motion to occur exclusively along the direction of actuation. This makes them attractive for… read more here.
Keywords: link actuator; chain link; mckibben artificial; contraction ... See more keywords