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Soft Electromagnetic Actuators: Miniature Soft Electromagnetic Actuators for Robotic Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 18/2018)
Author(s) -
Do Thanh Nho,
Phan Hung,
Nguyen ThucQuyen,
Visell Yon
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.201870116
Subject(s) - soft robotics , materials science , actuator , artificial muscle , robotics , pneumatic actuator , mechanical engineering , robot , acoustics , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , artificial intelligence , computer science , engineering , physics
Yon Visell and co‐workers describe miniature soft electromagnetic actuators for applications in robotics. The devices, presented in article number 1800244 , are based on fine helical inductors fabricated from silicone polymer colloids, eutectic Gallium Indium alloy, and magnetic (NdFeB) powder. Intrinsically deformable actuators are demonstrated for high frequency motion control, including a tactile display and a miniature soft robotic gripper.