Kow, JW orcid.org/0000-0002-0496-2966, Culmer, P orcid.org/0000-0003-2867-0420 and Alazmani, A orcid.org/0000-0001-8983-173X (2018) Thin soft layered actuator based on a novel fabrication technique. In: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics, RoboSoft 2018. IEEE International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), 24-28 Apr 2018, Livorno, Italy. IEEE , pp. 176-181. ISBN 9781538645161
Abstract
This paper presents a novel fabrication method for constructing thin soft layered actuators. The method is based on building up thin layers of elastomeric material with embedded strain-limiting and mask layers using a bespoke film applicator. This enables the fabrication of millimetre-scale soft actuators with complex integrated masks and/or strain-limiting layers, as demonstrated in a series of proof of concept prototypes. The prototype actuators can be cut into a desired shape via laser cutting the laminated sheet. This paper shows the feasibility of the fabrication method and the value of its use in creating thin soft layered actuators for application in soft robotics. The technique can be further developed to fabricate multi-material composite soft actuators which are thin, compact, flexible and stretchable.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Systems and Design (iESD) (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Functional Surfaces (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 06 Nov 2018 14:44 |
Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2018 23:00 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IEEE |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/ROBOSOFT.2018.8404916 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:138203 |