Soft robotic actuator enhancements

A robot, actuator technology, applied in the field of robotics, can solve the problem of not providing versatility

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-08-29
SOFT ROBOTICS
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However, the proposed combination of hard and soft robots do...

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[0025] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings showing preferred embodiments of the invention. This invention may however be embodied in various different ways and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same components throughout.

[0026] This article discusses various improvements to soft actuators and actuator hub assemblies. For ease of discussion, each of these concepts is described in a separate section below. It should be understood, however, that the embodiments described herein may be used together in any combination to achieve the advantages described herein.

[0027] now refer to Figure 1-5C To describe the general overview of soft ro...

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Exemplary embodiments provide enhancements for soft robotic actuators. In some embodiments, angular adjustment systems are provided for varying an angle between an actuator and the hub, or between two actuators. The angular adjustment system may also be used to vary a relative distance or spacing between actuators. According to further embodiments, rigidizing layers are provided for reinforcing one or more portions of an actuator at one or more locations of relatively high strain. According to further embodiments, force amplification structures are provided for increasing an amount of force applied by an actuator to a target. The force amplification structures may serve to shorten the length of the actuator that is subject to bending upon inflation. According to still further embodiments, gripping pads are provided for customizing an actuator's gripping profile to better conform to the surfaces of items to be gripped.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application is based on U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14 / 857,648, entitled "Soft Robotic Actuators, Reinforced Actuators, and Electroattached Actuators with Attached Hub and Gripper Assemblies," filed September 17, 2015 continue to apply. This application also claims priority to US Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 081,323, entitled "Improvements in Soft Robotics," filed November 18, 2014, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] This document relates generally to the field of robotics, and in particular to hubs and assemblies for connecting soft robotic actuators to another mechanical system, and improvements to soft robotic actuators. Background technique [0004] Robots are used in many industries such as industrial applications such as manufacturing and packaging as well as medical applications. Soft robotics is a developing field of robotics that provides soft, conformable and ad...

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IPC IPC(8): F03G7/06F15B15/10B25J9/10B25J15/02
CPCB25J9/142B25J15/0023B25J15/12F15B15/103
Inventor J·A·莱辛R·克诺夫C·沃塞
Owner SOFT ROBOTICS
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