Curved shape memory alloy-based soft actuators and application to soft gripper
The performance of shape-memory alloy (SMA)-based soft actuators depends largely on the
configuration of the cross-section of the actuator. A shape memory alloy-based curved …
configuration of the cross-section of the actuator. A shape memory alloy-based curved …
[HTML][HTML] SMA-based smart soft composite structure capable of multiple modes of actuation
This paper introduces the design of a smart soft composite (SSC) actuator capable of
multiple modes of actuation. This actuator combines four shape memory alloy (SMA) wires …
multiple modes of actuation. This actuator combines four shape memory alloy (SMA) wires …
Fabrication of wrist-like SMA-based actuator by double smart soft composite casting
A new manufacturing method for smart soft composite (SSC) actuators that consists of
double casting a SSC actuator to produce an actuator with non-linear shape memory alloy …
double casting a SSC actuator to produce an actuator with non-linear shape memory alloy …
Design of fully soft actuator with double-helix tendon routing path for twisting motion
Soft actuators have been widely studied in recent years because of their ability to adapt to
diverse environments and safely interact with humans. Their softness broadens their …
diverse environments and safely interact with humans. Their softness broadens their …