Electrorheological fluid applications to remote positioning
Abstract
Two distinct applications of electrorheological fluids for remote positioning and manipulation have been built and tested. The first application is to develop an improved gripper for irregularly shaped or delicate objects. Research has been performed to develop a new 'pad' for use as a covering, or glove, for robotic grippers. The new pad has been tested to measure its effectiveness in supporting shear loads with minimum applied pressure. The second application involves improving end-effector positioning time by actively damping the arm(s) of the robot.
- Publication:
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Smart Structures and Materials
- Pub Date:
- 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991ssm..proc..145C
- Keywords:
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- Active Control;
- Electrorheological Fluids;
- End Effectors;
- Robot Arms;
- Vibration Damping;
- Kinetic Energy;
- Position (Location);
- Resonant Frequencies;
- Sandwich Structures;
- Engineering (General)