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Soft Electromagnetic Actuators: Miniature Soft Electromagnetic Actuators for Robotic Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 18/2018)

Thanh Nho, Hung Phan, Thuc‐Quyen Nguyen, Yon Visell

Year
2018
Citations
16
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Open access

Abstract

Yon Visell and co-workers describe miniature soft electromagnetic actuators for applications in robotics. The devices, presented in article number 1800244, are based on fine helical inductors fabricated from silicone polymer colloids, eutectic Gallium Indium alloy, and magnetic (NdFeB) powder. Intrinsically deformable actuators are demonstrated for high frequency motion control, including a tactile display and a miniature soft robotic gripper.

Keywords

Soft roboticsMaterials scienceActuatorArtificial muscleRoboticsPneumatic actuatorMechanical engineeringRobotAcousticsOptoelectronics

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