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Rapid Manufacturing of Thin Soft Pneumatic Actuators and Robots

Rapid Manufacturing of Thin Soft Pneumatic Actuators and Robots

DOI:
10.3791/60595-v

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08:47 min

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November 08, 2019

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1Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imaging, New York-Presbyterian Hospital,Weill Cornell Medicine, 2Department of Radiology,Weill Cornell Medicine, 3Mechatronics Engineering Department,Kennesaw State University

Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:27Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Sheet Smoothing
  • 02:05Optimal Laser Parameter Determination
  • 03:12Actuator Fabrication
  • 05:31Stainless Steel Dispensing Needle Bonding and Soft Actuator Characterization
  • 07:05Results: Representative Actuator Preparation
  • 08:21Conclusion

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This protocol describes a method for rapid manufacturing of soft pneumatic actuators and robots with a thin form factor. The fabrication method starts with lamination of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) sheets followed by laser cutting/welding of a two-dimensional pattern to form actuators and robots.

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Keywords: Rapid ManufacturingThin Soft Pneumatic ActuatorsRobotsLaser CutterThermoplastic PolyurethaneForce Sensor CalibrationHeat PressTPU FilmsLaser ParametersSquare BalloonActuator Fabrication

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