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http://dx.doi.org/10.5302/J.ICROS.2004.10.12.1271

Biomimetic Actuator Based on Dielectric Polymer  

Jung Kwangmok (성균관대학교 기계공학부)
Ryew Sungmoo (성균관대학교 기계공학부)
Koo Igmo (성균관대학교 기계공학부)
Jeon Jaewook (성균관대학교 전기전자컴퓨터공학부)
Koo Jachoon (성균관대학교 기계공학부)
Nam Jaedo (성균관대학교 응용화학부)
Lee Youngkwan (성균관대학교 응용화학부)
Choi Hyoukryeol (성균관대학교 기계공학부)
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Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems / v.10, no.12, 2004 , pp. 1271-1279 More about this Journal
Abstract
A new bio-mimetic actuator is proposed. The actuator realizes bidirectional actuation since it is with a stretched film antagonistically configured with compliant electrodes. Also, it is distinguished from existing actuators with respect to the controllability of its compliance. Bidirectional actuation and compliance controllability are important characteristics for the artificial muscle actuator and the proposed one accomplishes these requirements without any mechanical substitute or complicated algorithms. In this paper its basic concepts and working principles are introduced with static and dynamic analysis. Control strategies for displacement as well as stiffness are introduced and experimental results are given to confirm the effectiveness of the proposed methods. In addition, an example of robotic actuating devices is given to confirm the usefulness of the proposed actuator.
Keywords
actuator; dielectric elastomer; biomimetic;
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