Applications of ionic polymer-metal composites: Multiple-dof devices using soft actuators and sensors

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Abstract

In this paper, we described several robotic applications developed using IPMC materials, which the authors have been developed as attractive soft actuators and sensors. We introduced following unique devices as applications of IPCM actuators: (1) haptic interface for virtual tactile displays, (2) distributed actuation devices, and (3) a soft micromanipulation device with three degrees of freedom. We also focused on aspects of sensor function of IPMC materials. The following applications are described: (1)a three-DOF tactile sensor and (2)a patterned sensor on an IPMC film.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications
Subtitle of host publicationArtificial Muscles and Sensors
PublisherSpringer London
Pages227-262
Number of pages36
ISBN (Print)184628371X, 9781846283710
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007

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