Actuators for simulating muscle activity in robotics

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1995-12-21

1997-12-16

Nguyen, Hoang

Motors: expansible chamber type

Plural relatively movable or rigidly interconnected working...

With means for selectively changing the speed or force...

91530, 92 48, 92 34, F15B 1100, F15B 1900

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056972857

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus generates power at micro-scale dimensions that is sufficient to simulate the muscle activity required by the joints of robotic fingers. The apparatus includes a bellows device for generating a motion stimulus in response to pressure changes within the bellows. A configuration of programmable micromachined valves is used to regulate the flow of pressurized fluid within the bellows. A microprocessor is responsive to motion commands for controlling the operation of the apparatus. The apparatus is configured as an integrated device that is coupled to the articulations of a robotic hand via suitable attachment mechanisms.

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