6 accepted papers
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) have emerged as promising candidates for underwater exploration due to their high energy density and flexibility. However, the accumulation of residual charges compromises actuation efficiency, and conventional single-mode discharge strategies struggle to balance
Haptic feedback systems play a critical role in enriching the user experience in human-robot interaction. However, existing devices designed for evoking haptic sensations often face limitations owing to their low degree of freedom of deformation. In this study, we introduce the Funabot-Sleeve, a hap
Hand positional guidance with intuitive perception is crucial for enhancing user interaction and task performance in immersive environments. However, conventional hand positional guidance methods, relying on tactile sensations, lack intuitiveness. Consequently, users require instruction on the relat
The emergence of sheet-type force distribution sensors has allowed direct measurement of contact force. We developed a wearable assistive robot that can directly measure contact force and investigated the gravity compensation effect of contact-force-based control. For conventional robots that do not
In this letter, we propose to turn various existing cloths, especially functional cloths, into actuators by combined embroidery technology and thin McKibben artificial muscles. Most of the textile sensors so far are made by weaving active yarns into each other or into other base cloths. These device
A new flexible fabric actuator realizing three dimensional movements for wearable devices is proposed in this paper. Such actuators must be lightweight and highly flexible, producing movements with high degree of freedom to assist/follow human natural motions. Improving the structure and control sys…