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Constrained Nonlinear Control of Semi-Active Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension System
ComputationAiming at the characteristics of limited actuation capability of the semi-active control system and strong nonlinearity of the hydro-pneumatic suspension, a constrained nonlinear control strategy of a semi-active hydro-pneumatic suspension system is ...
Biao Qiu, Chaiyan Jettanasen
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Self-excited valve using a flat ring tube: Application to robotics
Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2022 Complex and bulky driving systems are among the main issues for soft robots driven by pneumatic actuators. Self-excited oscillation is a promising approach for dealing with this problem: oscillatory actuation is generated from non-oscillatory input ...
Hiroyuki Nabae, Eigo Kitamura
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Linear pneumatic actuator [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017 The paper presents a linear pneumatic actuator with short working stroke. It consists of a pneumatic motor (a simple stroke cylinder or a membrane chamber), two 2/2 pneumatic distributors “all or nothing” electrically commanded for controlling the intake/outtake flow to/from the active chamber of the motor, a position transducer and a microcontroller ...
Avram Mihai +3 more
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Pneumatic Bellow Actuator with Embedded Sensor Using Conductive Carbon Grease
SensorsThe present work demonstrates the manufacturing process of a pneumatic bellow actuator with an embedded sensor, utilizing a novel manufacturing approach through the complete use of additive manufacturing techniques, such as direct ink writing (DIW) and ...
David Moreno +2 more
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A Review of Pneumatic Actuators Used for the Design of Medical Simulators and Medical Tools
Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 2019 Simulators have been traditionally used for centuries during medical gestures training. Nowadays, mechatronic technologies have opened the way to more evolved solutions enabling objective assessment and dedicated pedagogic scenarios.
Thibault Sénac +6 more
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Double-Acting Sleeve Muscle Actuator for Bio-Robotic Systems
Actuators, 2013 This paper presents a new type of muscle-like actuator, namely double-acting (DA) sleeve muscle actuator, which is suitable for the actuation of biologically-inspired and biomedical robotic systems, especially those serving human-assistance purposes ...
Hao Zheng, Xiangrong Shen
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Pneumatic Quasi-Passive Actuation for Soft Assistive Lower Limbs Exoskeleton
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2020 There is a growing international interest in developing soft wearable robotic devices to improve mobility and daily life autonomy as well as for rehabilitation purposes.
C. Natali +11 more
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Design of Low-Cost Modular Bio-Inspired Electric–Pneumatic Actuator (EPA)-Driven Legged Robots
BiomimeticsExploring the fundamental mechanisms of locomotion extends beyond mere simulation and modeling. It necessitates the utilization of physical test benches to validate hypotheses regarding real-world applications of locomotion.
Alessandro Brugnera Silva +7 more
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Pneumatic Actuators for Serpentine Robot [PDF]
, 2006 This paper presents analytical and experimental results of an investigation of joint actuators and their suitability for a particular class of complex mechanisms: serpentine robots. In practice, serpentine robots usually comprise of multiple segments connected by joints.
Grzegorz Granosik, Johann Borenstein
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Computational and Experimental Design Exploration of 3D‐Printed Soft Pneumatic Actuators
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2020 Soft robotics are known for their unique advantages over conventional rigid robotics, which include safer human–machine interaction, delicate handling of fragile items, and greater durability.
Kahraman G. Demir +3 more
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