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Pneumatic artificial muscles: actuators for robotics and automation
Frank Daerden,Dirk Lefeber +1 more
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In this paper, an overview of pneumatic actuators made mainly of a flexible and inflatable membrane is given, and the properties of these actuators are given, the most important of which are the compliant behavior and extremely low weight.Abstract:
This article is intended as an introduction to and an overview of Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs). These are pneumatic actuators made mainly of a flexible and inflatable membrane. First, their concept and way of operation are explained. Next, the properties of these actuators are given, the most important of which are the compliant behavior and extremely low weight. A classification and review is following this section. Typical applications are dealt with in the last but one section and, finally, some concluding remarks are made.read more
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Measurement and modeling of McKibben pneumatic artificial muscles
Ching-Ping Chou,Blake Hannaford +1 more
TL;DR: Mechanical testing the modeling results for the McKibben artificial muscle pneumatic actuator, which contains an expanding tube surrounded by braided cords, and a linearized model of these properties for three different models is derived.
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Control of pneumatic muscle actuators
TL;DR: In this paper, a new high power/weight and power/volume braided pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA) has been developed with considerable power output potential, combined with controllable motion and inherent compliance to prevent damage to handled objects.
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The Concept and Design of Pleated Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
Frank Daerden,Dirk Lefeber +1 more
TL;DR: The Pleated Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (PPAM) as mentioned in this paper was developed as an improvement with regard to existing types of PAM, e.g. the McKibben muscle.
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