Fabric-based inflatable structures with textured pattern designs and variable stiffness

Y Song, M Tanaka, T Nomura… - US Patent 11,725,635, 2023 - Google Patents
2022-04-04 Assigned to TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH
AMERICA, INC. reassignment TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING …

Wireless actuators

SM Mirvakili, IW Hunter - US Patent 11,892,015, 2024 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A method of performing wireless actuation by inductive heating of magnetic
particles. The method provides a bladder having an inner surface and an outer surface, the …

Artificial muscle for robotic systems

KY Tong, D **e, J Shu, J Wang - US Patent 11,788,562, 2023 - Google Patents
2022-08-08 Assigned to THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG reassignment THE
CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE …

Shape memory material member-based actuator with electrostatic clutch

Y Zhu, PA Gilmore, T Nam, R Gupta… - US Patent App. 18 …, 2024 - Google Patents
An actuator can include one or more shape memory material members and an electrostatic
clutch. When an activation input is provided to the one or more shape memory material …

Contracting member-based actuator with clutch

Y Zhu, PA Gilmore, T Nam, R Gupta… - US Patent App. 18 …, 2024 - Google Patents
An actuator can include one or more contracting members and a clutch. When an activation
input is provided to the one or more contracting members, the one or more contracting …

Hybrid actuation devices including artificial muscle stacks

M Palaniswamy, MP Rowe - US Patent 12,126,279, 2024 - Google Patents
A hybrid actuation device that includes a first plate coupled to a second plate, a shape
memory alloy wire coupled to the first plate, and an artificial muscle stack positioned …