3 accepted papers
This work presents the design, modeling and control of an asymmetrically pleated textile actuator (APTA). The presented actuator utilizes a simple inflatable beam which is constrained asymmetrically using a pleat that is fixed only to a single side. Due to the difference in length between the constr
During locomotion, legged robots interact with the ground by sequentially establishing and breaking contact. The interaction wrenches that arise from contact are used to steer the robot’s Center of Mass (CoM) and reject perturbations that make the system deviate from the desired trajectory and often
This letter presents the Passive Return Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator (PREHydrA), an actuator for use in wearable robotics. It eliminates conventional hydraulic systems' fluid supply and valves, potentially making it lighter, more efficient, and simpler. It also avoids the configuration-dependent fri