Inflatable Tasks and Control
At Friday’s lab meeting I demonstrated the inflatable grasper performing the two tasks I have video of: shaving and toothbrushing. The major feedback I received …
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12 Jul
Pneumatic Joint Actuation
Pneumatic Joint Actuation
I have been experimenting with various methods of joint actuation. I have so far investigated three possible routes: one-way link with springs two-way bellow pneumatic muscles The one-way link …
02 Jul
Inflatable Shaving and Toothbrushing
Inflatable Shaving and Toothbrushing
The two following videos demonstrate some of the capabilities of the inflatable arm. Inflatable Shaving: Inflatable Tootbrushing:
02 Jul
Link on a Stick
Link on a Stick
In response to previous suggestions posed in the System Review post, I have made progress in integrating a solid attachment point onto typical inflatable links. The …
30 Jun
Wrist Update
Wrist Update
Puppeting/ControlRelocated tendons In the original wrist and arm the top two tendons ran parallel to the longitudinal axis of the arm. To gain better control of …
29 Jun
Modular Links
Modular Links
Modular links are a bit of an offshoot from the path I’ve taken so far in my research. This concept involves having many identical inflatable …
25 Jun
Wrist Action
Wrist Action
I’ve made progress in creating an articulated wrist that connects any typical inflated link to a cuff type grasper. The main concept simulates a human fist …
24 Jun
Pneumatic Muscles
Pneumatic Muscles
Linear actuation is of major interest to me and the inflatable projects I’m dealing with. Having a flexible, integral component of an arm or grasper …
24 Jun
Pressure Components
Pressure Components
Pressure Transducers are very expensive. Combine a pressure transducer (analog sensor) with a proportional valve (analog output) and you have an electronically controllable pressure regulating machine. …
18 Jun
Inflatable Progress
Inflatable Progress
I have become a master polyurethane seam welder. I wear that badge proudly. Here are some examples of my work on inflatables: This is the flat …
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