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Anti-Disturbance Sliding Mode Control of a Novel Variable Stiffness Actuator for the Rehabilitation of Neurologically Disabled Patients. [PDF]

Front Robot AI, 2022
Mo L, Feng P, Shao Y, Shi D, Ju L, Zhang W, Ding X.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Energy Efficient Actuation with Variable Stiffness Actuators

, 2010
Research effort in the field of variable stiffness actuators is steadily increasing, due to their wide range of possible applications and their advantages. In literature, var- ious control methods have been proposed, solving particular problems in human-robot and robot-environment interaction applications, in which the mechanical compliance introduced ...
Visser, L.C., Carloni, Raffaella, Stramigioli, Stefano   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

A Data Driven Review of In Vitro Electrical and Mechanical Stimulation for Post‐Acute Phase Wound Healing

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines how in vitro electrical and mechanical stimulation modulates wound healing in fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Analyzing over 560 experimental data points, we relate stimulation parameters to proliferation and migration outcomes, evaluate platform designs, and highlight the need for multi‐parameter optimization to advance targeted ...
Matthew K. Burgess, Ellen F. Marsh, Veronica M. Lucian, Malavika Nair   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of a high-torque backlash-free roller actuator [PDF]

The results are presented of a test program that evaluated the stiffness, accuracy, torque ripple, frictional losses, and torque holding capability of a 16:1 ratio, 430 N-m (320 ft-lb) planetary roller drive for a potential space vehicle actuator ...
Anderson, William, Rohn, Douglas A., Steinetz, Bruce M.   +2 more
core   +4 more sources

Monolithic electrostatic actuators with independent stiffness modulation

Nature Communications
Robotic artificial muscles, inspired by the adaptability of biological muscles, outperform rigid robots in dynamic environments due to their flexibility.
Yuejun Xu, Jian Wen, Etienne Burdet, Majid Taghavi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Weight Lifting Trajectory Optimization for Variable Stiffness Actuated Robot

Complexity, 2019
Variable stiffness actuator is a new actuation of robot which is inspired by motor control of human arm. And it is promising way to exploit the human-like performance and human-like motion.
Chen Ji, Minxiu Kong, Ruifeng Li
doaj   +1 more source

Epidermal Patch Technologies for Integrated Healthcare and Infection Management

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Epidermal patches have evolved from simple wound coverings into multifunctional, skin‐conformable platforms integrating drug delivery, biosensing, and therapeutic functionalities. This review highlights their material innovations, fabrication strategies, and intelligent designs, including hydrogels, microneedles, and flexible electronics, while ...
Yuqi Wang, Atakan Tevlek, Pawel L. Urban, Boaz Mizrahi, Onome Ejeromedoghene, Roshan Deen, Yuanjing Lin, Jagan Mohan Dodda   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthesis of electrical networks interconnecting PZT actuators to damp mechanical vibrations

, 2010
This paper proves that it is possible to damp mechanical vibrations of some beam frames by means of piezoelectric actuators interconnected via passive networks.
dell'Isola, F., Henneke, E. G., Porfiri, M.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Fully Wireless and Flexible Valves for Multiplexed and Prolonged Intravesical Liquid Release

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A fundamental mechanism for the simultaneous control of multiple magnetic valves is reported in a miniature soft robotic patch for intravesical drug delivery, enabling fully wireless and programmable liquid release. Integrated with a bioadhesive interface and induction‐coupling‐based liquid volume sensing, the soft robotic patch is promising to enable ...
Boyang Xiao, Yi Zhu, Yusheng Wang, Janene M. Pierce, Jeffrey J. Tosoian, Xiaoguang Dong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Momentum Control of Humanoid Robots with Series Elastic Actuators

, 2017
Humanoid robots may require a degree of compliance at the joint level for improving efficiency, shock tolerance, and safe interaction with humans. The presence of joint elasticity, however, complexifies the design of balancing and walking controllers ...
Nava, Gabriele, Nori, Francesco, Pucci, Daniele   +2 more
core   +1 more source