Improvement of Flexible Linear Stepping Actuator Driven by Pneumatic Balloons and Brakes

The development of soft actuator for the rehabilitation device and power assisting devices has been required based on aging society. However, a flexible actuator that can generate both larger force and longer displacement has not been developed. It is also difficult to realize a flexible displacemen...

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Main Authors: Eguchi Yuya, Akagi Tetsuya, Dohta Shujiro, Kobayashi Wataru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/20168201005