Mechanical Simplification of Variable-Stiffness Actuators Using Dielectric Elastomer Transducers

Legged and gait-assistance robots can walk more efficiently if their actuators are compliant. The adjustable compliance of variable-stiffness actuators (VSAs) can enhance this benefit. However, this functionality requires additional mechanical components making VSAs impractical for some uses due to...

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Published in:	Actuators
Main Authors:	David P. Allen, Edgar Bolívar, Sophie Farmer, Walter Voit, Robert D. Gregg
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Subjects:	variable-stiffness actuator dielectric elastomer transducer dielectric elastomer actuator
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/8/2/44