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Multiobjective analysis for the design and control of an electromagnetic valve actuator [PDF]
, 2007 The electromagnetic valve actuator can deliver much improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in spark ignition (SI) engines owing to the potential for variable valve timing when compared with cam-operated, or conventional, variable valve strategies.
Fonseca C. M. +4 more
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, 2020 Soft machines typically exhibit slow locomotion speed and low manipulation strength because of intrinsic limitations of soft materials. Here, we present a generic design principle that harnesses mechanical instability for a variety of spine-inspired fast
Chi, Y +9 more
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Recursive Least Squares Filtering Algorithms for On-Line Viscoelastic Characterization of Biosamples [PDF]
, 2018 The mechanical characterization of biological samples is a fundamental issue in biology and related fields, such as tissue and cell mechanics, regenerative medicine and diagnosis of diseases.
Aceto, Maria +3 more
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Dual sensing-actuation artificial muscle based on polypyrrole-carbon nanotube composite [PDF]
, 2017 Dual sensing artificial muscles based on conducting polymer are faradaic motors driven by electrochemical reactions, which announce the development of proprioceptive devices. The applicability of different composites has been investigated with the aim to
Fernández Otero, Toribio +2 more
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3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand [PDF]
, 2018 Soft robotics is an emerging industry, largely dominated by companies which hand mold their actuators. Our team set out to design an entirely 3D printed soft robotic hand, powered by a pneumatic control system which will prove both the capabilities of ...
Kisner, Zack +2 more
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Cellulose‐Based Soft Actuators
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2022 AbstractCompared to other commonly used materials in the field of soft actuators, cellulose offers many advantages such as low cost, sustainability, versatile applications, and abundancy. Due to the enormous and growing demand in the functional flexible electronics industry, cellulose‐based soft actuators are receiving a lot of attention and are ...
Wenbo Chen +3 more
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Vine Robots: Design, Teleoperation, and Deployment for Navigation and Exploration
, 2020 A new class of continuum robots has recently been explored, characterized by tip extension, significant length change, and directional control. Here, we call this class of robots "vine robots," due to their similar behavior to plants with the growth ...
Blumenschein, Laura H. +9 more
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, 2018 Fluid-driven elastomeric actuators (FEAs) are among the most popular actuators in the emerging field of soft robotics. Intrinsically compliant, with continuum of motion, large strokes, little friction, and high power-to-weight ratio, they are very ...
Begle, Moritz +4 more
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Miniature Pneumatic Curling Rubber Actuator Generating Bidirectional Motion with One Air-Supply Tube [PDF]
, 2011 Soft actuators driven by pneumatic pressure are promising actuators for mechanical systems in medical, biological, agriculture, welfare fields and so on, because they can ensure high safety for fragile objects from their low mechanical impedance. In this
Chou C. P. +20 more
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Electronic control of elastomeric microfluidic circuits with shape memory actuators [PDF]
, 2008 Recently, sophisticated fluidic circuits with hundreds of independent valves have been built by using multi-layer soft-lithography to mold elastomers.
Adalian, Dvin +4 more
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