Soft Actuators

Author : Kinji Asaka,Hidenori Okuzaki
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811368509

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Soft Actuators by Kinji Asaka,Hidenori Okuzaki Pdf

This book is the second edition of Soft Actuators, originally published in 2014, with 12 chapters added to the first edition. The subject of this new edition is current comprehensive research and development of soft actuators, covering interdisciplinary study of materials science, mechanics, electronics, robotics, and bioscience. The book includes contemporary research of actuators based on biomaterials for their potential in future artificial muscle technology. Readers will find detailed and useful information about materials, methods of synthesis, fabrication, and measurements to study soft actuators. Additionally, the topics of materials, modeling, and applications not only promote the further research and development of soft actuators, but bring benefits for utilization and industrialization. This volume makes generous use of color figures, diagrams, and photographs that provide easy-to-understand descriptions of the mechanisms, apparatus, and motions of soft actuators. Also, in this second edition the chapters on modeling, materials design, and device design have been given a wider scope and made easier to comprehend, which will be helpful in practical applications of soft actuators. Readers of this work can acquire the newest technology and information about basic science and practical applications of flexible, lightweight, and noiseless soft actuators, which differ from conventional mechanical engines and electric motors. This new edition of Soft Actuators will inspire readers with fresh ideas and encourage their research and development, thus opening up a new field of applications for the utilization and industrialization of soft actuators.

Author : Derek A. Paley,Norman M. Wereley
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030504762

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Bioinspired Sensing, Actuation, and Control in Underwater Soft Robotic Systems by Derek A. Paley,Norman M. Wereley Pdf

This book includes representative research from the state‐of‐the‐art in the emerging field of soft robotics, with a special focus on bioinspired soft robotics for underwater applications. Topics include novel materials, sensors, actuators, and system design for distributed estimation and control of soft robotic appendages inspired by the octopus and seastar. It summarizes the latest findings in an emerging field of bioinspired soft robotics for the underwater domain, primarily drawing from (but not limited to) an ongoing research program in bioinspired autonomous systems sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. The program has stimulated cross‐disciplinary research in biology, material science, computational mechanics, and systems and control for the purpose of creating novel robotic appendages for maritime applications. The book collects recent results in this area.

Author : B.B.V.L. Deepak,M.V.A. Raju Bahubalendruni,D.R.K. Parhi,Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811946066

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Recent Trends in Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems by B.B.V.L. Deepak,M.V.A. Raju Bahubalendruni,D.R.K. Parhi,Bibhuti Bhusan Biswal Pdf

This book presents select proceedings of the 3rd Innovative Product Design and Intelligent Manufacturing System (IPDIMS 2020), held at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, 30–31 December 2021. This volume covers the latest research topics in design and manufacturing fields of engineering. Some of the themes covered include Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, advanced robotics and CAD/CAM/CIM. This book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals in the disciplines of mechatronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production and industrial engineering, especially those working on improvements in manufacturing technologies and development of resilient infrastructure in industry.

Author : Li Zhang,Jiachen Zhang,Neng Xia,Yue Dong
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783527351770

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Untethered Miniature Soft Robots by Li Zhang,Jiachen Zhang,Neng Xia,Yue Dong Pdf

Reference on achieving contactless manipulation of soft robots, detailing high level concepts and perspectives and technical skills of soft robots Untethered Miniature Soft Robots: Materials, Fabrications, and Applications introduces the emerging field of miniature soft robots and summarizes the recent rapid development in the field to date, describing different types of functional materials to build miniature soft robots, such as silicone elastomer, carbon-based materials, hydrogels, liquid crystal polymer, flexible ferrofluid, and liquid metal, and covering the material properties, fabrication strategies, and functionalities in soft robots together with their underlying mechanisms. The book discusses magnetically, thermally, optically, and chemically actuated soft robots in depth, explores the many specific applications of miniature soft robots in biomedical, environmental, and electrical fields and summarizes the development of miniature soft robots based on intelligent materials, actuation mechanisms, soft matter, fabrication strategies, actuation, and locomotion principles. In closing, the text summarizes the opportunities and challenges faced by miniature soft robots, providing expert insight into the possible futures of this field. Written by four highly qualified academics, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots covers sample topics such as: Soft elastomer-based robots with programmable magnetization profiles and untethered soft robots based on template-aiding Working mechanisms of carbon-based materials, covering light-induced expansion and shrinkage, and humidity-induced deformation Designing microscale building blocks, modular assembly of building blocks based on Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) matrix, and inverse and forward design of modular morphing systems Material designs of magnetic liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) systems, multiple-stimuli responsiveness of magnetic LCE systems, and adaptive locomotion of magnetic LCE-based robots Controllable deformation and motion behaviors, as well as applications of ferrofluids droplet robots (FDRs), including cargo capturing, object sorting, liquid pumping/mixing, and liquid skin. Providing highly detailed and up-to-date coverage of the topic, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots serves as an invaluable and highly comprehensive reference for researchers working in this promising field across a variety of disciplines, including materials scientists, mechanical and electronics engineers, polymer chemists, and biochemists.

Author : Mahdi Bodaghi,Ali Zolfagharian
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323954310

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Smart Materials in Additive Manufacturing, volume 2: 4D Printing Mechanics, Modeling, and Advanced Engineering Applications by Mahdi Bodaghi,Ali Zolfagharian Pdf

Smart Materials in Additive Manufacturing, Volume 2 covers the mechanics, modeling, and applications of the technology and the materials produced by it. It approaches the topic from an engineering design perspective with cutting-edge modeling techniques and real-world applications and case studies highlighted throughout. The book demonstrates 4D printing techniques for electro-induced shape memory polymers, pneumatic soft actuators, textiles, and more. Modeling techniques with ABAQUS and machine learning are outlined, as are manufacturing techniques for highly elastic skin, tunable RF and wireless structures and modules, and 4D printed structures with tunable mechanical properties. Closed-loop control of 4D printed hydrogel soft robots, hierarchical motion of 4D printed structures using the temperature memory effect, multimaterials 4D printing using a grasshopper plugin, shape reversible 4D printing, and variable stiffness 4D printing are each discussed as well. Outlines cutting-edge techniques, structural design, modeling, simulation, and tools for application-based 4D printing Details design, modeling, simulation, and manufacturing considerations for various fields Includes case studies demonstrating real-world situations where the techniques and concepts discussed were successfully deployed Applications covered include textiles, soft robotics, auxetics and metamaterials, micromachines, sensors, bioprinting, and wireless devices Covers the mechanics, manufacturing processes and applications of 4D-printed smart materials and structures Discusses applications in civil, mechanical, aerospace, polymer and biomedical engineering Presents experimental, numerical and analytical studies in a simple and straightforward manner, providing tools that can be immediately implemented and adapted by readers to fit their work

Author : Amir Jafari,Nafiseh Ebrahimi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128185391

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Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation by Amir Jafari,Nafiseh Ebrahimi Pdf

Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation explores the specific branch of robotics dealing with developing robots from compliant and flexible materials. Unlike robots built from rigid materials, soft robots behave the way in which living organs move and adapt to their surroundings and allow for increased flexibility and adaptability for the user. This book is a comprehensive reference discussing the application of soft robotics for rehabilitation of upper and lower extremities separated by various limbs. The book examines various techniques applied in soft robotics, including the development of soft actuators, rigid actuators with soft behavior, intrinsically soft actuators, and soft sensors. This book is perfect for graduate students, researchers, and professional engineers in robotics, control, mechanical, and electrical engineering who are interested in soft robotics, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation therapy, and medical and rehabilitation device design and manufacturing. Outlines the application of soft robotic techniques to design platforms that provide rehabilitation therapy for disabled persons to help improve their motor functions Discusses the application of soft robotics for rehabilitation of upper and lower extremities separated by various limbs Offers readers the ability to find soft robotics devices, methods, and results for any limb, and then compare the results with other options provided in the book

Author : Pingan Zhu,Liqiu Wang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030964627

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Microfluidics-Enabled Soft Manufacture by Pingan Zhu,Liqiu Wang Pdf

This book covers state-of-the-art development in microfluidics-enabled soft manufacturing (MESM), ranging from fundamentals to applications. The book addresses the long-standing challenge in the manufacture of simultaneously achieving both precise control over nano-/micro-scale structures and large-scale fabrication of materials for pragmatic use, with microfluidics-enabled soft manufacture to fill the gap between the widely-varied length scales involved. It offers a comprehensive insight into the microfluidic generation of fluid systems as liquid templates, such as droplets, bubbles, jets, emulsions, and foams, which are categorized into individual templates, one-dimensional arrays, and two-/three-dimensional assemblies for the modular fabrication of microparticles, microfibers, and porous materials, respectively. MESM enriches the compositional and structural diversity of engineered materials for well-tailored properties and functionalities, markedly broadening the application horizons across interdisciplinary fields, including engineering, environment, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. This book aims to systematize this emerging yet versatile and powerful technology, with the hope of aiding the realization of its full potential. Microfluidics-Enabled Soft Manufacture will be an invaluable reference for graduate students, postgraduates, researchers, and practitioners/professionals working in micro and nanofabrication, materials science, surface science, fluid dynamics, and engineering.

Author : Kinji Asaka,Hidenori Okuzaki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Actuators
ISBN : 9811368511

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Soft Actuators by Kinji Asaka,Hidenori Okuzaki Pdf

This book reviews research and development of soft actuators, covering materials, methods of synthesis, fabrication and measurements. Includes color figures, diagrams and photographs clearly describing the mechanism, apparatus and motion of soft actuators.

Author : Hamed Rahimi Nohooji
Publisher : Mdpi AG
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3036598081

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Soft Actuators and Robotics by Hamed Rahimi Nohooji Pdf

The Special Issue "Soft Actuators and Robotics" presents a curated collection of innovative research papers that delve into the design, fabrication, and application of soft actuators and soft robotics. This issue captures the interdisciplinary nature of soft robotics, blending principles from engineering, materials science, and computer science to advance the development of robots that are flexible, adaptable, and capable of safe interactions with humans and delicate environments. Each contribution in this issue sheds light on the latest advancements in actuator technology, offering insights into compliant mechanisms, embedded sensors, and artificial muscles. The featured research highlights the progress in programmable soft materials, modeling and simulation of sensorized actuators, and introduces novel approaches to control systems that pave the way for more intuitive and responsive robots. The scope of this issue extends beyond theoretical research, with practical demonstrations of soft actuators in action. From soft grippers that gently handle fragile objects to wearable devices that seamlessly interact with human users, the applications explored here are as diverse as they are groundbreaking. In essence, this Special Issue serves as a testament to the transformative potential of soft robotics. It is a resource for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike, reflecting the current trends and future directions in soft actuator design and robotics.

Author : American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Fluids Engineering Division. Summer Meeting
Publisher : American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : CORNELL:31924107309639

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Print Proceedings of the ASME 5th Joint ASME/JSME Fluids Engineering Conference (FEDSM2007) V. 2; July 30-August 2 2007, San Diego, California by American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Fluids Engineering Division. Summer Meeting Pdf

A collection on 226 full-length, peer-reviewed technical papers. It includes topics such as: 15th Forum on Industrial and Environmental Applications of Fluid Mechanics; 7th Forum on the Transport Phenomena in Mixing; and, Forum on Advanced CFD Applications to Transport Phenomena in Nuclear Engineering.

Author : Inamuddin,Rajender Boddula,Abdullah M. Asiri
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119662754

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Actuators and Their Applications by Inamuddin,Rajender Boddula,Abdullah M. Asiri Pdf

As demand has increased for new types of equipment that are more suited to the ever-evolving world of industry, demand for both new and traditional types of actuators has soared. From automotive and aeronautical to biomedical and robotics, engineers are constantly developing actuating devices that are adapted to their particular needs in their particular field, and actuators are used in almost every field of engineering that there is. This volume not only lays out the fundamentals of actuators, such as how they operate, the different kinds, and their various applications, but it also informs the engineer or student about the new actuators that are being developed and the state-of-the-art of actuators. Edited and written by highly experienced and well-respected engineers with a deep understanding of their subject, there is no other volume on actuators that is more current or comprehensive. Whether as a guide for the latest innovations in actuators, a refresher reference work for the veteran engineer, or an introductory text for the engineering student, this is a must-have for any engineer’s or university’s library. Covering the theory and the practical applications, this breakthrough volume is a “one stop shop” for any engineer or student interested in actuators.

Author : Jelizaveta Konstantinova,Helge Wurdemann,Ali Shafti
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000799330

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Soft and Stiffness-controllable Robotics Solutions for Minimally Invasive Surgery by Jelizaveta Konstantinova,Helge Wurdemann,Ali Shafti Pdf

Soft and Stiffness-controllable Robotics Solutions for Minimally Invasive Surgery presents the results of a research project, funded by European Commission, STIFF-FLOP: STIFFness controllable Flexible and Learn-able manipulator for surgical Operations. In Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), tools go through narrow openings and manipulate soft organs that can move, deform, or change stiffness. There are limitations on modern laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical systems due to restricted access through Trocar ports, lack of haptic feedback, and difficulties with rigid robot tools operating inside a confined space filled with organs. Also, many control algorithms suffer from stability problems in the presence of unexpected conditions. Yet biological "manipulators", like the octopus arm can manipulate objects while controlling the stiffness of selected body parts and being inherently compliant when interacting with objects. STIFF-FLOP robot is an innovative soft robotic arm that can squeeze through a standard MIS, reconfigure itself and stiffen by hydrostatic actuation to perform compliant force control tasks while facing unexpected situations. Technical topics discussed in the book include:Soft actuatorsContinuum soft manipulatorsControl, kinematics and navigation of continuum manipulatorsOptical sensors for force, torque, and curvatureHaptic feedback and human interface for surgical systemsValidation of soft stiffness controllable robots

Author : Alexander Verl,Alin Albu-Schäffer,Oliver Brock,Annika Raatz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662445068

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Soft Robotics by Alexander Verl,Alin Albu-Schäffer,Oliver Brock,Annika Raatz Pdf

The research areas as well as the knowledge gained for the practical use of robots are growing and expanding beyond manufacturing and industrial automation, making inroads in sectors such as health care and terrain sensing, as well as general assistive systems working in close interaction with humans. In a situation like this, it is necessary for future robot systems to become less stiff and more specialized by taking inspiration from the mechanical compliance and versatility found in natural materials and organisms. At present, a new discipline is emerging in this area, called »Soft Robotics«. It particularly challenges the traditional thinking of engineers, as the confluence of technologies, ranging from new materials, sensors, actuators and production techniques to new design tools, will make it possible to create new systems whose structures are almost completely made of soft materials, which bring about entirely new functions and behaviors, similar in many ways to natural systems. These Proceedings focus on four main topics: • Soft Actuators and Control • Soft Interactions • Soft Robot Assistants: Potential and Challenges • Human-centered »Soft Robotics«.

Author : Hideko Koshima
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527346202

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Mechanically Responsive Materials for Soft Robotics by Hideko Koshima Pdf

Offers a comprehensive review of the research and development of mechanically responsive materials and their applications in soft robots Mechanically Responsive Materials for Soft Robotics offers an authoritative guide to the current state of mechanically responsive materials for the development of soft robotics. With contributions from an international panel of experts, the book examines existing mechanically responsive materials such as crystals, polymers, gels, and composites that are stimulated by light and heat. The book also explores the application of mechanical materials to soft robotics. The authors describe the many excellent mechanical crystals developed in recent years that show the ability to bend, twist, rotate, jump, self-heal, and shape memory. Mechanical polymer materials are described for evolution into artificial muscles, photomobile materials, bioinspired soft actuators, inorganic-organic hybrid materials, multi-responsive composite materials, and strain sensor materials. The application of mechanical materials to soft robots is just the beginning. This book reviews the many challenging and versatile applications, such as soft microrobots made from photoresponsive elastomers, four-dimensional printing for assembling soft robots, self-growing of soft robots like plants, and biohybrid robots using muscle tissue. This important book: -Explores recent developments in the use of soft smart materials in robotic systems -Covers the full scope of mechanically responsive materials: polymers, crystals, gels, and nanocomposites -Deals with an interdisciplinary topic of advanced smart materials research -Contains extensive descriptions of current and future applications in soft robotics Written for materials scientists, polymer chemists, photochemists, physical chemists, solid state chemists, inorganic chemists, and robotics engineers, Mechanically Responsive Materials for Soft Robotics offers a comprehensive and timely review of the most recent research on mechanically responsive materials and the manufacture of soft robotics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Actuators
ISBN : UOM:39015047293439

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Smart Structures and Materials by Anonim Pdf