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Proceedings Papers

Effects of Pennate Angle on FAM Bundle Hydraulic Efficiency for Robot Arm Motion

Emily Duan, Matthew Bryant
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2022, ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A008, September 12–14, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2022-92022
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2022-92022
View Paper titled, Effects of Pennate Angle on FAM Bundle Hydraulic Efficiency for Robot Arm Motion
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Topics: Actuators, Muscle, Robots, Topology, Fibers, Biological tissues, Architecture, Biomimetics, Construction, Design
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Multilayer Dielectric Elastomer Actuator (DEA) Construction on Performance and Breakdown Strength

Md Abdulla Al Masud, Lindsey Hines, Chin-Yee Ng, Jia Hu
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2022, ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A013, September 12–14, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2022-93851
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2022-93851
View Paper titled, Effect of Multilayer Dielectric Elastomer Actuator (DEA) Construction on Performance and Breakdown Strength
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Topics: Actuators, Construction, Elastomers, Electrodes
Proceedings Papers

Development of Torque Sensors Using Additive Manufacturing

Narciso Soto, Jose Garcia, Brittany Newell
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A009, September 14–15, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2021-68385
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68385
View Paper titled, Development of Torque Sensors Using Additive Manufacturing
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Sensors, Torque, Design, Manufacturing, Actuators, Capacitance, Capacitors, Construction, Dielectric materials
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Investigation of High-Speed/High-Voltage SMA Actuation

Paul Motzki, Tom Gorges, Thomas Würtz, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T02A002, September 18–20, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3787
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3787
View Paper titled, Experimental Investigation of High-Speed/High-Voltage SMA Actuation
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Topics: Actuators, Amperes, Construction, Density, Displacement, Electrical resistance, Engineering standards, Feedback, Heat, Heating
Proceedings Papers

Feasibility Study for Vision-Based Cable Force Measurement Using Smartphone

Xuefeng Zhao, Kwang Ri, Yan Yu, Chunil Kang, Mingchu Li, Jinping Ou
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T05A010, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9066
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9066
View Paper titled, Feasibility Study for Vision-Based Cable Force Measurement Using Smartphone
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Topics: Cables, Force measurement, Vibration, Accelerometers, Cable-stayed bridges, Construction, Damage
Proceedings Papers

Self-Clearing of Metalized Electrodes and its Impact on Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Based Actuators

Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T01A006, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9107
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9107
View Paper titled, Self-Clearing of Metalized Electrodes and its Impact on Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Based Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Conducting polymers, Electrodes, Evaporation, Breakdown (Electricity), Electric fields, Capacitance, Construction, Design, Electromechanical effects
Proceedings Papers

Measurement of Flapping Wing Deformation Using Piezoelectric Modal Sensors

Jason Tran, Christopher G. Cameron, Jayant Sirohi
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T04A008, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9160
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9160
View Paper titled, Measurement of Flapping Wing Deformation Using Piezoelectric Modal Sensors
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Topics: Deformation, Sensors, Wings, Carbon fibers, Construction, Errors, Excitation, Gages, Modal analysis, Robustness
Proceedings Papers

Modular SMA-Based Bi-Directional Rotational Actuator

Paul Motzki, Rouven Britz, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T04A001, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9017
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9017
View Paper titled, Modular SMA-Based Bi-Directional Rotational Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Construction, Weight (Mass), Design, Combustion, Density, Dimensions, Engines, Machinery, Motors
Proceedings Papers

Finite Element Model of a Hydrogel-Based Micro-Valve

Philipp J. Mehner, Sebastian Haefner, Markus Franke, Andreas Voigt, Uwe Marschner, Andreas Richter
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T03A016, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9181
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9181
View Paper titled, Finite Element Model of a Hydrogel-Based Micro-Valve
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Topics: Finite element model, Hydrogels, Valves, Microfluidics, Circuits, Construction, Cycles, Finite element analysis, Flow (Dynamics), Fluid dynamics
Proceedings Papers

Parametric Study of a Fluidic Artificial Muscle Actuated Electrohydraulic System

Edward Chapman, Tyler Jenkins, Matthew Bryant
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A003, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9044
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9044
View Paper titled, Parametric Study of a Fluidic Artificial Muscle Actuated Electrohydraulic System
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Topics: Muscle, Design, Hydraulic drive systems, Pressure, Construction, Kinematics, Modeling, Pumps, Robotics, Robots
Proceedings Papers

Sensorless Method for Switching Energy Harvester Based on Self-Sensing Approach

Y. Yamamoto, K. Asahina, K. Yoshimizu, K. Makihara
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A005, September 28–30, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9116
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9116
View Paper titled, Sensorless Method for Switching Energy Harvester Based on Self-Sensing Approach
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Topics: Energy harvesting, Transducers, Vibration, Switches, Sensors, Circuits, Displacement, State estimation, Waves, Accelerometers
Proceedings Papers

SMA-Based Hydraulic Switching Valve

Sophie Nalbach, Paul Motzki, Stefan Seelecke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T04A006, September 21–23, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2015-8901
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8901
View Paper titled, SMA-Based Hydraulic Switching Valve
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Topics: Valves, Actuators, Construction, Electromagnetic actuators, Springs, Weight (Mass), Wire, Density, Design, Flow (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Self-Propelled Swimming Simulations of Self-Assembling Smart Boxes

Mohsen Daghooghi, Iman Borazjani, M. Amin Karami, Ehsan Tarkesh Esfahani
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T03A033, September 8–10, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7654
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7654
View Paper titled, Self-Propelled Swimming Simulations of Self-Assembling Smart Boxes
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Topics: Engineering simulation, Self-assembly, Simulation, Robots, Wavelength, Kinematics, Bridges (Structures), Composite materials, Construction, Fibers
Proceedings Papers

Behavioral and Network Modeling for Efficient Design of Adaptive Systems

Peter Schneider, Andreas Köhler, Sven Reitz, Roland Jancke
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T03A044, September 8–10, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7733
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7733
View Paper titled, Behavioral and Network Modeling for Efficient Design of Adaptive Systems
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Topics: Design, Modeling, Algorithms, Construction, Control algorithms, Cycles, Data acquisition, Engineering simulation, Network models, Process control
Proceedings Papers

Optimization and Comparison of Electromagnetic Vibration Energy Harvesters Under Constant Volume Conditions

Hanmin Lee, Young-Cheol Kim, Jaewon Lim, Seong-Whan Park
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A027, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3247
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3247
View Paper titled, Optimization and Comparison of Electromagnetic Vibration Energy Harvesters Under Constant Volume Conditions
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Topics: Energy harvesting, Optimization, Vibration, Construction, Architecture, Design, Finite element analysis, Shapes
Proceedings Papers

Construction of Bayesian Prediction Intervals for Smart Systems

Mami T. Wentworth, Ralph C. Smith
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A029, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3168
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3168
View Paper titled, Construction of Bayesian Prediction Intervals for Smart Systems
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Topics: Construction, Uncertainty, Algorithms, Errors, Advanced materials, Cities, Smart materials
Proceedings Papers

Active-Cells for the Construction of Redundant and Configurable Articulated Structures

John P. Swensen, Aaron M. Dollar
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A013, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3154
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3154
View Paper titled, Active-Cells for the Construction of Redundant and Configurable Articulated Structures
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Topics: Construction, Design, Composite materials, Springs, Blocks (Building materials), Damping, Electric potential, Failure, Heating, Materials properties
Proceedings Papers

Characteristics of Experimental MSMA-Based Pneumatic Valves

Stanislaw Flaga, Andrzej Sioma
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T04A016, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3323
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3323
View Paper titled, Characteristics of Experimental MSMA-Based Pneumatic Valves
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Topics: Pneumatic valves, Transducers, Actuators, Construction, Shape memory alloys, Valves
Proceedings Papers

Bat Noseleaves as an Inspiration for Smart Emission Baffle Structures

Anupam K. Gupta, Yanqing Fu, Dane Webster, Rolf Müller
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A010, September 16–18, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3120
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3120
View Paper titled, Bat Noseleaves as an Inspiration for Smart Emission Baffle Structures
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Topics: Acoustics, Computers, Construction, Deformation, Degrees of freedom, Emissions, Engineering systems and industry applications, Loudspeakers, Shapes, Smart structures
Proceedings Papers

Model-Based Feedforward Control of a Robotic Manipulator With Pneumatic Artificial Muscles

Ryan M. Robinson, Norman M. Wereley, Curt S. Kothera
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2012, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring, 461-471, September 19–21, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2012-8084
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2012-8084
View Paper titled, Model-Based Feedforward Control of a Robotic Manipulator With Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
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Topics: Feedforward control, Manipulators, Muscle, Control equipment, Actuators, Control algorithms, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Air flow, Computer software