Aspect ratio consideration and material development for prolonging the lifetime of the straight-fiber-type pneumatic rubber artificial muscle

A pneumatic artificial muscle is a rubber actuator activated by air pressure. It is lightweight and has the high power density compared to other actuators such as motors and fluid powered cylinders. In addition, it can provide high compatibility with human since its flexibility. Authors have develop...

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Main Authors: Akihiro KOJIMA, Manabu OKUI, Yasuyuki YAMADA, Taro NAKAMURA
Format: Article
Language:Japanese
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2017-12-01
Series:Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/transjsme/84/857/84_17-00299/_pdf/-char/en