Control-Oriented Nonlinear Dynamic Modelling of Dielectric Electro-Active Polymers

William Jacobs, Emma Wilson, Tareq Assaf, Jonathan Rossiter, Tony Dodd, John Porrill, Sean Anderson

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Abstract

Electro-Active Polymers (EAPs) are a rapidly developing actuation technology in the field of soft robotics. These soft actuators have the potential to replace existing hard actuator technologies for many applications, combining desirable features such as relatively large actuation strain, low mass, high response speed and compliance [1]. The characteristics of EAPs have drawn comparison to biological muscle [2], generating interest from the robotics community because of the potential for emulating the many versatile ways muscle is used in nature: as motors, brakes, springs and struts.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTowards Autonomous Robotic Systems
Subtitle of host publicationLecture Notes in Computer Science
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages259-260
Number of pages2
Volume8069
ISBN (Electronic)9783662436455
ISBN (Print)9783662436448
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2014
Event14th Annual Conference, TAROS 2013, Oxford, UK, August 28-30 - Oxford
Duration: 28 Jun 201330 Jun 2013

Conference

Conference14th Annual Conference, TAROS 2013, Oxford, UK, August 28-30
Abbreviated titleTAROS 2013
CityOxford
Period28/06/1330/06/13

Research Groups and Themes

  • Tactile Action Perception

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