Characterization of Control-Dependent Variable Stiffness Behavior in Discrete Muscle-Like Actuators

This paper presents the modeling, characterization and validation for a discrete muscle-like actuator system composed of individual on–off motor units with complex dynamics inherent to the architecture. The dynamics include innate hardening behavior in the actuator with increased length. A series el...

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Main Authors: Caleb Fuller, Joshua Schultz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/3/346