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Fabrication and Characterization of Flexible Matrix Composite Wafers

Masaki Hada, Michael Philen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A006, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111069
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111069
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Topics: Actuators, Composite materials, Manufacturing, Semiconductor wafers
Proceedings Papers

Development of Adaptive Connectors Based on Shape Memory Alloys

Andreas Hofer, Kenny Pagel, Kai Thüsing, Sven Langbein, Dietrich Lembke, Welf-Guntram Drossel
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A010, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110980
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110980
View Paper titled, Development of Adaptive Connectors Based on Shape Memory Alloys
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Topics: Actuators, Shape memory alloys
Proceedings Papers

Exploring 6-Ply Twisted and Coiled Polymer Actuators With Active Cooling and Position Control

Abhishek Pratap Singh, Yonas Tadesse
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T02A006, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111182
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111182
View Paper titled, Exploring 6-Ply Twisted and Coiled Polymer Actuators With Active Cooling and Position Control
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Topics: Actuators, Cooling, Polymers, Position control, Robotics
Proceedings Papers

High Load NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Actuators: A Study of Cyclic Behavior

Kai Thüsing, Andreas Hofer, Kenny Pagel, Christian Weck, Welf-Guntram Drossel
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T02A004, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110991
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110991
View Paper titled, High Load NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Actuators: A Study of Cyclic Behavior
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Topics: Actuators, Cycles, Nickel titanium alloys, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Fabrication and Characterization of Mesoporous Carbon-Nickel Silver Powder- Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Coated Mandrel-Coiled TCP FL Artificial Muscles for Enhanced Performance

Pawandeep Singh Matharu, Yuyang Song, Umesh Gandhi, Yonas Tadesse
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A015, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-113809
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-113809
View Paper titled, Fabrication and Characterization of Mesoporous Carbon-Nickel Silver Powder- Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) Coated Mandrel-Coiled TCP FL Artificial Muscles for Enhanced Performance
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Topics: Actuators, Artificial muscles, Carbon, Coating processes, Coatings, Ethanol, Manufacturing, Nanomaterials, Nickel, Polymers
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An Embedded System for Data-Based Self-Sensing in Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators

Krunal Jagdishbhai Koshiya, Gianluca Rizzello, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A002, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110385
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110385
View Paper titled, An Embedded System for Data-Based Self-Sensing in Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Artificial neural networks, Embedded systems, Shape memory alloys, Wire
Proceedings Papers

A Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of the Aerodynamic Response of a Piezocomposite Ornithopter Wing

Mohammad Katibeh, Onur Bilgen
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A016, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111168
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111168
View Paper titled, A Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of the Aerodynamic Response of a Piezocomposite Ornithopter Wing
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Topics: Experimental analysis, Wings, Actuators, Harmonic motion, Airfoils, Carbon fibers, Composite materials, Design, Engineering prototypes, Fibers
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Experimental Study on Gradually Varying Thickness Patch for Elastic Wave Manipulation Using Piezo Disk Actuators

Hyun-Su Park, Dae-Hyun Hwang, Jae-Hung Han
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T02A002, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110972
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110972
View Paper titled, Experimental Study on Gradually Varying Thickness Patch for Elastic Wave Manipulation Using Piezo Disk Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Disks, Elastic waves, Ray tracing, Refraction
Proceedings Papers

A Hybrid Piezoelectric-Hydraulic Actuator Model and Prototype With Large Stroke and Force Parameters

Yan Borden, Daniel Inman
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A024, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-112125
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-112125
View Paper titled, A Hybrid Piezoelectric-Hydraulic Actuator Model and Prototype With Large Stroke and Force Parameters
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Topics: Actuators, Engineering prototypes, Displacement, Knudsen number, Active materials, Fluids, Hydraulic drive systems, Levers, Modeling, Pistons
Proceedings Papers

Thermomechanical Processing of NiTiCu Shape Memory Alloy From Button to Wire

Faith Gantz, Nehal Al Jabri, Dominique Worrell, Marcus L. Young, Art Palisoc
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A018, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111572
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111572
View Paper titled, Thermomechanical Processing of NiTiCu Shape Memory Alloy From Button to Wire
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Topics: Actuators, Shape memory alloys, Springs, Thermomechanical treatment, Wire
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Nebula: A Flexible, Solid-State Swimming Robot Enabled by HASEL Actuators

Isabel Hess, Patrick Musgrave
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A004, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110945
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110945
View Paper titled, Nebula: A Flexible, Solid-State Swimming Robot Enabled by HASEL Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Robots, Unmanned underwater vehicles, Robotics, Biomimetics, Design, Oceans, Additive manufacturing, Artificial muscles, Dynamic response
Proceedings Papers

SMA Micro-Wire Bundle With High Cyclic Actuation Frequency

Susanne-Marie Kirsch, Felix Welsch, Stefan Seelecke, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A011, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110997
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110997
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Topics: Actuators, Density, Design, Errors, Geometry, Microwire, Sensors, Shape memory alloys, Weight (Mass), Wire
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Soft Actuators From Flexible Auxetic Metamaterials and Shape Memory Alloys Springs

Janghoon Woo, Julianna Abel
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A013, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111012
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111012
View Paper titled, Soft Actuators From Flexible Auxetic Metamaterials and Shape Memory Alloys Springs
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Topics: Actuators, Metamaterials, Shape memory alloys, Springs
Proceedings Papers

Hybrid Soft-Rigid Joint With Inherent Sensing and Actuation Capabilities Based on Rolled Dielectric Elastomers

Andreas Meyer, Christian Johannes Schmidt, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A010, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111235
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111235
View Paper titled, Hybrid Soft-Rigid Joint With Inherent Sensing and Actuation Capabilities Based on Rolled Dielectric Elastomers
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Topics: Actuators, Elastomers, Sensors
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Technology Demonstrator Platform for Fast-Switching Decoupled Antagonistic SMA Actuators

Tom Gorges, Philipp Molitor, Rouven Britz, Yannik Goergen, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A020, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111249
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111249
View Paper titled, Technology Demonstrator Platform for Fast-Switching Decoupled Antagonistic SMA Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Shape memory alloys
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An Integrated Audio-Tactile Interface Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for User Interaction

Sebastian Gratz-Kelly, Benedikt Holz, Tim Krüger, Stefan Seelecke, Gianluca Rizzello, Paul Motzki, Giacomo Moretti
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A019, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111228
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111228
View Paper titled, An Integrated Audio-Tactile Interface Based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for User Interaction
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Topics: Actuators, Elastomers, Feedback
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Comparative Review of Two Different Design Approaches for SMA Based Continuum Robots

Rawan Barakat, Yannik Goergen, Rouven Britz, Michele Mandolino, Gianluca Rizzello, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A011, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111253
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111253
View Paper titled, Comparative Review of Two Different Design Approaches for SMA Based Continuum Robots
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Topics: Actuators, Cables, Design, Endoscopes, Robots, Shape memory alloys
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Demonstrator for Linear Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Systems Coupled to Compliant Joint Linkage Transmission Mechanisms

Daniel Bruch, Ilja Naumov, Tobias Willian, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A022, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111273
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111273
View Paper titled, Demonstrator for Linear Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Systems Coupled to Compliant Joint Linkage Transmission Mechanisms
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Topics: Actuators, Elastomers, Linkages
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Fully Integrated Rotary Motor Based on Antagonistic Shape Memory Alloy Wire Bundles

Carmelo Pirritano, Tom Gorges, Rouven Britz, Dominik Scholtes, Lukas Zimmer, Jens Preetz, Yannik Goergen, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A021, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-111255
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-111255
View Paper titled, Fully Integrated Rotary Motor Based on Antagonistic Shape Memory Alloy Wire Bundles
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Topics: Actuators, Engines, Motors, Shape memory alloys, Wire
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Active Implant System Based on SMA Actuators for Improved Bone Fracture Healing

Felix Welsch, Susanne-Marie Kirsch, Lukas Ehl, Rouven Britz, Tim Pohlemann, Bergita Ganse, Stefan Seelecke, Paul Motzki
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2023, ASME 2023 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T04A008, September 11–13, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: SMASIS2023-110858
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2023-110858
View Paper titled, Active Implant System Based on SMA Actuators for Improved Bone Fracture Healing
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Topics: Actuators, Bone fractures, Shape memory alloys