Pneumatic actuator and flexible piezoelectric sensor for soft virtual reality glove system
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45422-6
Abstract: The desire to directly touch and experience virtual objects led to the development of a tactile feedback device. In this paper, a novel soft pneumatic actuator for providing tactile feedback is proposed and demonstrated. The… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatic actuator; virtual reality; flexible piezoelectric; glove ... See more keywords
A variable-stiffness and healable pneumatic actuator.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2mh01056a
Abstract: Pneumatic-powered actuators are receiving increasing attention due to their widespread applications. However, their inherent low stiffness makes them incompetent in tasks requiring high load capacity or high force output. On the other hand, soft pneumatic… read more here.
Keywords: pneumatic actuator; variable stiffness; stiffness; healable pneumatic ... See more keywords
Flexible and stable grasping by multi-jointed pneumatic actuator mimicking the human finger-impacts of structural parameters on performance
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ac3405
Abstract: Most current pneumatic actuators, whether they have a single inflation chamber or multiple inflation chambers, are driven by a single air source, limiting their ability to complete precise and targeted manipulation. This paper describes a… read more here.
Keywords: multi jointed; structural parameters; finger; actuator ... See more keywords
High-Accuracy Position Control of a Rotary Pneumatic Actuator
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DOI: 10.1109/tmech.2018.2870177
Abstract: Rotary pneumatic actuators provide several advantages over electromechanical actuators (e.g., higher power-to-weight ratio, lower cost, and inherent safety) but are generally inferior in terms of accuracy and robustness when closed-loop position controlled. This paper presents… read more here.
Keywords: accuracy position; control; position; pneumatic actuator ... See more keywords
Design and Characterization of a Bellows-Driven Soft Pneumatic Actuator
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DOI: 10.1109/tmech.2020.3037643
Abstract: The soft robotics field investigates biological bodies’ movements to develop soft actuation with similar behavior seen in nature. The skeletal muscles’ movements are vastly mimicked in soft actuators; however, the contractions of smooth muscles are… read more here.
Keywords: driven soft; design; pneumatic actuator; soft pneumatic ... See more keywords
2D to 3D convertible terahertz chiral metamaterial with integrated pneumatic actuator.
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DOI: 10.1364/oe.26.014421
Abstract: Aiming to achieve real 3D chiral metamaterial structure, a new strategy is proposed. During which a 2D to 3D conversion mechanism based on integrated pneumatic actuator is used to provide a relatively simple yet effective… read more here.
Keywords: integrated pneumatic; convertible terahertz; chiral metamaterial; pneumatic actuator ... See more keywords
Electric-Pneumatic Actuator: A New Muscle for Locomotion
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DOI: 10.3390/act6040030
Abstract: A better understanding of how actuator design supports locomotor function may help develop novel and more functional powered assistive devices or robotic legged systems. Legged robots comprise passive parts (e.g., segments, joints and connections) which… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; locomotion; pneumatic actuator; actuator new ... See more keywords
Development of a Four-Way Pinch-Type Servo Valve for Pneumatic Actuator
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DOI: 10.3390/app10031066
Abstract: Pneumatic servo valves are key components of pneumatic servo systems. Multi-degree-offreedom systems, such as robot systems, utilize many servo valves to control their actuators. However, conventional servo valves always consume air due to leakage even… read more here.
Keywords: control; servo valves; pneumatic actuator; servo valve ... See more keywords