A Compact Adjustable Stiffness Rotary Actuator Based on Linear Springs: Working Principle, Design, and Experimental Verification

Inspired by improving the adaptive capability of the robot to external impacts or shocks, the adjustable stiffness behavior in joints is investigated to ensure conformity with the safety index. This paper proposes a new soft actuation unit, namely Adjustable Stiffness Rotary Actuator (ASRA), induced...

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Main Authors: Cong Phat Vo, Van Du Phan, Thanh Ha Nguyen, Kyoung Kwan Ahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Actuators
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/9/4/141