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ICRA
2002
IEEE
13 years 9 months ago
2002
IEEE
: This research studied the optimal design of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) muscle wire bundle actuators. Current literature describes the use of multiple muscle wires placed in paralle...
ICRA
2003
IEEE
13 years 9 months ago
2003
IEEE
− A new type of actuator is presented where Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires are embedded within artificial “blood vessels.” Fluid flowing through vessels allows the SMA wires ...
ICRA
1999
IEEE
13 years 8 months ago
1999
IEEE
This paper describes the objectives of this project, which are to design artificial limbs that are lightweight, compact and dexterous, that mimic human anatomy and maintain a high...
ISER
1997
Springer
13 years 8 months ago
1997
Springer
: We have constructed a tactile shape display which can be used to convey small-scale shapes in teleoperation and virtual environments. A line of 10 pins spaced 2 mm on center are ...
IROS
2008
IEEE
13 years 11 months ago
2008
IEEE
— This work presents the design, fabrication, and testing of a novel hexapedal walking millirobot using only two actuators. Fabricated from S2-Glass reinforced composites and fl...