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My research revolves around the application of biological inspiration to solve challenging engineering problems. The integration of elasticity and compliance into systems such robots is central to this, driven by the potential for great improvements in human-robot interaction, prosthetic devices and robot mobility in unstructured environments. The primary focus of my research involves the development of soft actuation technologies such as electro-active polymers, which possess actuation characteristics comparable to biological muscle. Recent research highlights have included advancements in elastomeric actuator fabrication techniques, scalable multiple degree of freedom actuators, soft worm-like robots and the development of artificial chromatophores for soft visual displays.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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SoRo for Health: Implantable soft robotics for restoration of physiological function
Birchall, M., Rossiter, J. M., Conn, A. T. & Song, W.
1/06/19 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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8036 DSTL - Bio-inspired and Soft Robotics Study DSTLX-1000150791
1/08/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Digital Tattoo: Designing interface for Controlling Smart Ink in Programmable Tattoo
Roudaut, A., Trask, R. S., Conn, A. T. & Hanton, O. P.
1/01/20 → 31/07/20
Project: Research
Research output
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A configuration-optimisation method for passive-active-combined suspension design
He, H., Li, Y., Clare, L. R., Jiang, J. Z., Al Sakka, M., Dhaens, M., Burrow, S. G., Neild, S. A. & Conn, A. T., 15 Nov 2023, In: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 258, 108560.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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A robotIc Radial palpatIon mechaniSm for breast examination (IRIS)
Jenkinson, G. P., Tiemann, K., Papathanasiou, A., Bewley, J., Conn, A. T. & Tzemanaki, A., 31 Aug 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Paper › peer-review
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Biodegradable Humidity Actuators for Sustainable Soft Robotics using Deliquescent Hydrogels
Keller, A. G., Qi, Q., Kumaresan, Y., Conn, A. T. & Rossiter, J. M., 3 Apr 2023, (Accepted/In press) 2023 IEEE 6th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Contribution (Conference Proceeding)
Datasets
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Data from CoughAid (08-2019)
Conn, A. T. (Creator) & Yue, K. (Creator), University of Bristol, 28 Aug 2019
DOI: 10.5523/bris.2du4atkvsd44b2lqiscyi6up4d, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/2du4atkvsd44b2lqiscyi6up4d
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Data from Nonlinear Dynamics of a MCDEA (07-2019)
Conn, A. T. (Creator) & Cao, C. (Creator), University of Bristol, 6 Jul 2019
DOI: 10.5523/bris.mlz63etfrmjd2d5eg7szm3ek1, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/mlz63etfrmjd2d5eg7szm3ek1
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Data from "Towards efficient elastic actuation in bio-inspired robotics using dielectric elastomer artificial muscles"
Conn, A. T. (Creator), University of Bristol, 24 Jun 2019
DOI: 10.5523/bris.301yc2s14kv2o2v426lrfy5y8f, http://data.bris.ac.uk/data/dataset/301yc2s14kv2o2v426lrfy5y8f
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Recent Advances in Mechanics and Mathematics of Materials (RAM3)
Andrew T Conn (Invited speaker)
18 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Invited talk
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Recent Advances in Mechanics and Mathematics of Materials
Andrew T Conn (Participant)
18 Nov 2019 → 20 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Actuators (Journal)
Andrew T Conn (Editor)
Sept 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity