A bio-Inspired electro-active velcro mechanism using shape memory alloy for wearable and stiffness controllable layers
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Afrisal, H
Sadati, SMH
Nanayakkara, T
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Smart attachment mechanisms are believed to contribute significantly in stiffness control of soft robots. This paper presents a working prototype of an active Velcro based stiffness controllable fastening mechanism inspired from micro active hooks found in some species of plants and animals. In contrast to conventional passive Velcro, this active Velcro mechanism can vary the stiffness level of its hooks to adapt to external forces and to maintain the structure of its supported layer. The active hooks are fabricated using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires which can be actuated using Lenz-Joule heating technique via thermo-electric manipulation. In this paper, we show experimental results for the effects of active SMA Velcro temperature, density and number on the attachment resisting force profile in dynamic displacement. We aim to provide new insights into the novel design approach of using active hook systems to support future implementation of active velcro mechanisms for fabrication of wearable stiffness controllable thin layers.
Date Issued
2017-06-15
Date Acceptance
2016-12-16
Citation
Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS), 2016 IEEE International Conference on, 2017
ISSN
2151-1802
Publisher
IEEE
Journal / Book Title
Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS), 2016 IEEE International Conference on
Copyright Statement
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Identifier
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Grant Number
EP/N03211X/2
Source
8th IEEE International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS) - Interoperable Sustainable Smart Systems for Next Generation
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Automation & Control Systems
Computer Science, Information Systems
Computer Science
SOFT ROBOTICS
DESIGN
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2016-12-16
Finish Date
2016-12-19
Coverage Spatial
Univ Ruhuna, Fac Engn, Galle, SRI LANKA