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LATERALLY DRIVEN ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATORS [PDF]

1994 Solid-State, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop Technical Digest, 1994
H. Guckel, T.R. Christenson, T. Earles, J.D. Zook, T. Ohnstein, M. Karnowski, J. Klein   +6 more
openaire   +1 more source

Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
wiley   +1 more source

A Proof‐of‐Concept Assessment of a Novel Wearable Eyelid Muscle Device: A Pre‐Clinical Animal Cadaver Study for Eyelid Closure Restoration

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces a soft wearable eyelid sling device incorporating a hydraulic soft artificial muscle (SAM) for achieving complete closure of an eyelid. The SAM is driven by a cam mechanism that provides a displacement profile closely matched with those of a healthy eyelid.
Patrick Pruscino, Phuoc Thien Phan, James Davies, Bibhu Sharma, Tianruo Guo, Chi Cong Nguyen, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Two-Position Linear Electromagnetic Gear-Shifting Actuator and the Influence of Ferromagnetic Material Proximity on Its Performance

IEEE Access
This paper investigates a magnet-free, two-position electromagnetic gear-shifting actuator designed for mobile machinery applications. Unlike conventional hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical systems, the proposed actuator employs tangential ...
Daniil Zadorozhniuk, Ilya Petrov, Juho Kaasinen, Aleksi Mattsson, Dmitry Egorov, Touko Lankila, Juha J. Pyrhonen, Pasi Peltoniemi   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multitasking Smart Intestinal Capsule Robot: A Cutting‐Edge Platform for Sampling, Diagnosis, and Therapy

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Gut microbiota and biomarkers are linked to diseases like neurological disorders and metabolic syndromes. Ingestible capsule robots enable minimally invasive gut health assessment. This article proposes a promising direction for the advancement of capsule robots, integrating in situ sampling, real‐time diagnostics, and personalized therapy.
Xizong Chen, Libing Huang, Lei Ren, Miao Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang, Nan Li, Yujia Song, Chen Hua, Tangzhen Guan, Yibing Ma, Cai Cheng, Jing Liu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design, Modeling, and Simulation of a Novel Electromagnetic Linear Actuator for Linear Motion

IEEE Access
This paper presents the design, modeling, and simulation of a compact Electromagnetic Linear Actuator (ELA) and its application to a linear motion mechanism. The proposed actuator consists of a coil and a permanent magnet and can generate a linear motion
Shuaiby Mohamed, Youngwoo Im, Hyeonsang Shin, Youngshik Kim, Buhyun Shin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multimodal Actuation and Environment Adaptive Strategies of Bio‐Inspired Micro/Nanorobots in Precision Medicine

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
An introduction for multidrive and environment‐adaptive micro/nanorobotics: design and fabrication strategies, intelligent actuation, and their applications. Various intelligent actuation approaches—magnetic, acoustic, optical, chemical, and biological—can be synergistically designed to enhance flexibility and adaptive behavior for precision medicine ...
Aiqing Ma, Han Gong, Jiacheng Ouyang, Liqi Chen, Tianfang Kang, Yiran He, Guojun Huang, Sidi Zheng, Ting Yin, Hong Pan, Lintao Cai   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polymer-Based MEMS Electromagnetic Actuator for Biomedical Application: A Review. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel), 2020
Yunas J, Mulyanti B, Hamidah I, Mohd Said M, Pawinanto RE, Wan Ali WAF, Subandi A, Hamzah AA, Latif R, Yeop Majlis B.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj, Quan‐Chen Song, Jia‐Yang Juang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source