Abstract
We present a compliant single degree-of-freedom pneumatic actuator with large bending capabilities. Several actuator designs are compared and validated against the suggested actuation model. Repeatability, some dynamic properties and the affect of external loads are examined as well.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 484-494 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical |
Volume | 167 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- Continuum robot
- Hyper-redundant robot
- Pneumatic actuator
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Instrumentation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering