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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems |
Subtitle of host publication | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 259-260 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | 8069 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662436455 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783662436448 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2014 |
Event | 14th Annual Conference, TAROS 2013, Oxford, UK, August 28-30 - Oxford Duration: 28 Jun 2013 → 30 Jun 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 14th Annual Conference, TAROS 2013, Oxford, UK, August 28-30 |
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Abbreviated title | TAROS 2013 |
City | Oxford |
Period | 28/06/13 → 30/06/13 |
Research Groups and Themes
- Tactile Action Perception