Kinematic Modelling and Experimental Validation of a Foldable Pneumatic Soft Manipulator

A foldable pneumatic soft manipulator, which has the foldability to switch between a contraction state and an expanded state, is proposed in this investigation. The soft manipulator is a structure composed of pneumatic actuators and inflatable straight arms. The directional movement is driven by the...

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Main Authors: Zhuoqun Liu, Xiang Zhang, Hongwei Liu, Yong Chen, Yiyong Huang, Xiaoqian Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/4/1447