3 accepted papers
Tremor is a prevalent neurological disorder that affects individuals of almost all ages and can significantly impede their quality of life and occupational functioning. Wearable medical devices for suppressing tremors, typically low-frequency vibrations ranging between 3 and 12 Hz, are gaining popul
Torsional actuators are a class of artificial muscle technology that generates torque and produces rotary motion in response to various stimuli. This paper presents a novel torsional actuator combining an origami-inspired twisting skeleton and an artificial muscle. The process of torsional actuator…
This paper presents a novel approach for developing robotic grippers with variable stiffness hinges for dexterous grasps. This approach for the first time uses pneumatically actuated pouch actuators to fold and unfold morphable flaps of flexure hinges thus change stiffness of the hinge. By varying t…