Fabric-based actuator modules for building soft pneumatic structures with high payload-to-weight ratio

Published: Sep 1, 2017
Abstract
This paper introduces a new concept of building soft pneumatic structures by assembling modular units of fabric-based rotary actuators (FRAs) and beams. Upon pressurization, the inner folds of FRA would expand, which causes the FRA module to unfold, generating angular displacement. Hence, FRAs would enable mobility function of the structure and its range of motion. The modular nature of the actuator units enables customized configuration of...
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Fabric-based actuator modules for building soft pneumatic structures with high payload-to-weight ratio
Published Date
Sep 1, 2017
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