An improved four-pin gripper for robust 2.5-D form-closure grasp
The four-pin gripper is an ideal end-effector to achieve form-closure grasps, which is
especially useful in scenarios where a stable grasp is necessary. In this article, we propose …
especially useful in scenarios where a stable grasp is necessary. In this article, we propose …
Kresling Origami with Differentiation Flaw Design for Multidirectional Crawling Robot
Multidirectional motion ability is a significant factor for crawling robots. Inspired by the
Kresling origami pattern, this work introduces a soft pneumatic actuator that can achieve a …
Kresling origami pattern, this work introduces a soft pneumatic actuator that can achieve a …
Embodied, flexible, high-power-output, structural batteries for untethered, small-scale robots
G Liu, Y Bao, Y Qiao, D Fang - Energy Storage Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Flexible and deployable mechanisms play a vital role in robots. Integrating energy power
into these flexible mechanisms can largely improve power endurance and reduce the …
into these flexible mechanisms can largely improve power endurance and reduce the …
Miniaturized origami robots: actuation approaches and potential applications
J Tang, F Wei - Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Origami, a paper folding art, has inspired engineering applications in various fields for
decades. It provides a simple approach to realize the transformation between simple 2D …
decades. It provides a simple approach to realize the transformation between simple 2D …
Soft pneumatic actuator from 3D-printed TPU: fabrication and grasping force characterization
KK Wichiramala, S Opasjirawiroj… - TENCON 2023-2023 …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Soft pneumatic actuators providing infinite passive degrees of freedom are widely applied
for safe physical human–robot interaction and fulfilling the limitation of conventional rigid …
for safe physical human–robot interaction and fulfilling the limitation of conventional rigid …
In-Plane Small-Deformation Equivalent Method for Kinematic Analysis of Tubular Miura-Ori
X Wang, H Chen, X Ma, L Yao - Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica, 2024 - Springer
The tubular Miura-ori (TMO) structure has attracted much attention due to its excellent
folding capability and rich application diversity. However, the existing theoretical research …
folding capability and rich application diversity. However, the existing theoretical research …
Double-layered electrohydraulic actuator for bi-directional bending motion of soft gripper
There are significant demands to develop soft grippers capable of performing sophisticated
tasks such as grasping various types of unstructured objects. To facilitate the development of …
tasks such as grasping various types of unstructured objects. To facilitate the development of …
[HTML][HTML] Omega motion, rolling, and active standing of a worm-inspired robot under the action of the magnetic field
Y Jin, J Li, S Liu, G Cao, J Liu - AIP Advances, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
With the rapid development of origami technologies, worm-inspired robots have attracted a
great deal of attention due to their flexible locomotion characteristics. In the present work, we …
great deal of attention due to their flexible locomotion characteristics. In the present work, we …
ILC-driven control enhancement for integrated MIMO soft robotic system
EJ Song, SG Baek, DJ Oh, JM Beak, JC Koo - Intelligent Service Robotics, 2024 - Springer
This study presents a methodology employing Iterative Learning Control (ILC) to enhance
the control performance of soft grippers equipped with multiple curvatures and variable …
the control performance of soft grippers equipped with multiple curvatures and variable …