The Development and Control of Soft Robotic Materials Driven by Hydraulically Amplified Self-Healing Electrostatic (HASEL) Actuators [PDF]
, 2022 Soft robotics is a growing research area focused on the development of compliant, adaptable, and bio-inspired robotic systems. Compared to traditional robotic solutions, soft robots are better suited for medical devices, wearable electronics, human-robot
Johnson, Brian Kenneth
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Electromechanical Performance of HASEL Actuators: Fundamentals and Applications [PDF]
, 2020 Soft robotic systems are well-suited to unstructured, dynamic tasks and environments, but are currently limited by the soft actuators that power them.
Kellaris, Nicholas Alexander
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Modeling and Optimization of a Peano-HASEL Actuator Peristaltic Pump
, 2023 776-782Peano-Hasel (hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic) pumps are crucial devices with unique mechanisms and versatile applications. They simulate muscle contractions to move fluids or materials through tubes.
Mıstıkoğlu, Selçuk +1 more
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Development of intelligent McKibben actuator [PDF]
, 2005 The aim of this study is to develop an intelligent McKibben actuator with an integrated soft displacement sensor inside, so that displacement of this actuator can be controlled without having any extra devices attached.
S. Wakimoto +5 more
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Delivery actuator for a transcervical sterilization device [PDF]
, 2010 The use of delivery systems in the human body for positioning and deploying implants, such as closure devices, dilation balloons, stents, coils and sterilization devices, are gaining more importance to preclude surgical incisions and general anesthesia ...
Rehan, Muhammad +5 more
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Development for soft actuator with multilayer structure and its application
Scientific ReportsMost actuators require considerable degrees of freedom to perform tasks effectively, which often leads to larger size and reduced portability. As an alternative, soft actuators have been introduced, offering compact form, high maneuverability, and ...
Gyeongji Kang, Kahye Song
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Flexible Tactile Actuator Arrays With Integrated Electroosmotic Pumps for Wearable Haptic Systems
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.1 ×$\times$ 9 and 4 ×$\times$ 4 flexible tactile actuator arrays integrating electroosmotic pumps are developed to deliver pressure and vibration feedback on wearable platforms. Their thin, compliant structure conforms seamlessly to curved body surfaces, providing intimate contact and enhanced haptic sensations.
Heejin Yu, Joonbum Bae
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Microfabrication of Soft Millirobots Propelled by Low Voltage Electrohydraulic Actuators
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Manual layer‐by‐layer assembly is replaced by wafer‐level MEMS batch fabrication for compliant polymer‐based electrohydraulic actuators. The microfabricated devices integrate sacrificially defined microcavities, Parylene‐C‐sealed inlets, and multilayer polymer–metal films.
Shai Shmulevich +2 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Maximizing the Energy Output of Soft Electrohydraulic Generators
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Many energy resources cannot be viably harvested with electromagnetic generators. This article evaluates the potential of soft electrohydraulic generators as an alternative approach for energy capture. An analytical model charts their operational limits and a rigorous experimental study results in new performance benchmarks with maximum specific energy
Sophie Kirkman +7 more
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