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Design and Modeling of Parallel Two-degree-of-freedom Variable Stiffness Actuator
, 2020 In this paper, a new 2-DOF variable stiffness actuator based on a 2-DOF spherical wrist parallel mechanism is proposed. A 2-DOF VSA based on a parallel ball wrist mechanism and a parallel arrangement of leaf spring sets is used.
Liu,Yuwang +5 more
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A clutch mechanism for switching between position and stiffness control of a variable stiffness actuator [PDF]
, 2015 Variable stiffness actuators (VSA) are fostered in robotics for their capability to address physical interaction with a physically adjustable compliance, being advantageous in terms of efficiency, safety and adaptability to unknown environments.
VITIELLO, Nicola +8 more
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Variable stiffness prosthetic joint [PDF]
The current invention is related to a variable stiffness prosthetic joint, for example a variable stiffness prosthetic kneejoint, comprising an inferior part, a superior part, and a variable stiffness actuator.
Carloni, Raffaella, Tagliabue, Gregorio
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Research on a Variable-Stiffness Joint and Its Application in Actuators
Actuators, 2023 Variable-stiffness actuators can flexibly adjust the overall or local stiffness of a structure, thus enabling reconstruction, adaptation, and locking capabilities that can meet a wide range of task requirements.
Qi Wang +4 more
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Characterization of Control-Dependent Variable Stiffness Behavior in Discrete Muscle-Like Actuators
Applied Sciences, 2018 This paper presents the modeling, characterization and validation for a discrete muscle-like actuator system composed of individual on–off motor units with complex dynamics inherent to the architecture.
Caleb Fuller, Joshua Schultz
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Embodying Desired Behavior in Variable Stiffness Actuators* [PDF]
IFAC Proceedings Volumes, 2011 Variable stiffness actuators are a class of actuators with the capability of changing their apparent output stiffness independently from the actuator output position. This is achieved by introducing internally a number of compliant elements, and internal actuated degrees of freedom that determine how these compliant elements are perceived at the ...
Visser, L.C. +2 more
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Programmable and Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Skins for Pneumatic Actuation
Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2023 Pneumatic soft actuators possess relatively fast response, inherent high flexibility, and achieve extraordinary shape morphing under large deformations. Conventionally, the entire body of soft pneumatic robots needs to be designed for specific applications.
Weinan Gao +8 more
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Design and Analysis of Variable Flexible Actuator for Human-Robot Interaction
Xibei Gongye Daxue Xuebao, 2019 In view of the shortcomings of the traditional high-rigidity robots that can't ensure safety of human-robot interaction and the adaptability of complex environment, a variable stiffness flexible actuator is proposed for the robot joint based on the ...
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Mechanical Engineering JournalSoft cable-driven actuators offer flexibility and adaptability but often lack stiffness, limiting their application in tasks requiring high load capacity. A variable stiffness mechanism has been developed to change the stiffness as needed to increase the
Chinvudh UAHCHINKUL +2 more
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Soft Robotic Snake with Variable Stiffness Actuation [PDF]
, 2017 In this paper, we present a prototype of a 3D printed snake-like robot for search and rescue applications, inspired by biological snake anatomy and locomotion. Unlike traditional robotics, this design takes advantage of soft materials to create a robot that is resilient to shock impacts, such as from falling debris or unsound flooring, and that can ...
Ryan Draper +3 more
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