Bio-Inspired Pneumatic Modular Actuator for Peristaltic Transport

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Main Authors: Ye, Brian, Hao, Zhuonan, Shah, Priya, Jawed, Mohammad Khalid
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Published: 2024
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author Ye, Brian
Hao, Zhuonan
Shah, Priya
Jawed, Mohammad Khalid
author_facet Ye, Brian
Hao, Zhuonan
Shah, Priya
Jawed, Mohammad Khalid
contents While its biological significance is well-documented, its application in soft robotics, particularly for the transport of fragile and irregularly shaped objects, remains underexplored. This study presents a modular soft robotic actuator system that addresses these challenges through a scalable, adaptable, and repairable framework, offering a cost-effective solution for versatile applications. The system integrates optimized donut-shaped actuation modules and utilizes real-time pressure feedback for synchronized operation, ensuring efficient object grasping and transport without relying on intricate sensing or control algorithms. Experimental results validate the system`s ability to accommodate objects with varying geometries and material characteristics, balancing robustness with flexibility. This work advances the principles of peristaltic actuation, establishing a pathway for safely and reliably manipulating delicate materials in a range of scenarios.
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spellingShingle Bio-Inspired Pneumatic Modular Actuator for Peristaltic Transport
Ye, Brian
Hao, Zhuonan
Shah, Priya
Jawed, Mohammad Khalid
Robotics
While its biological significance is well-documented, its application in soft robotics, particularly for the transport of fragile and irregularly shaped objects, remains underexplored. This study presents a modular soft robotic actuator system that addresses these challenges through a scalable, adaptable, and repairable framework, offering a cost-effective solution for versatile applications. The system integrates optimized donut-shaped actuation modules and utilizes real-time pressure feedback for synchronized operation, ensuring efficient object grasping and transport without relying on intricate sensing or control algorithms. Experimental results validate the system`s ability to accommodate objects with varying geometries and material characteristics, balancing robustness with flexibility. This work advances the principles of peristaltic actuation, establishing a pathway for safely and reliably manipulating delicate materials in a range of scenarios.
title Bio-Inspired Pneumatic Modular Actuator for Peristaltic Transport
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.06823