Paper Info
Title
Sticky Actuator: Free-Form Planar Actuators for Animated Objects
Abstract
We propose soft planar actuators enhanced by free-form fabrication that are suitable for making everyday objects move. The actuator consists of one or more inflatable pouches with an adhesive back. We have developed a machine for the fabrication of free-from pouches; squares, circles and ribbons are all possible. The deformation of the pouches can provide linear, rotational, and more complicated motion corresponding to the pouch's geometry. We also provide a both manual and programmable control system. In a user study, we organized a hands-on workshop of actuated origami for children. The results show that the combination of the actuator and classic materials can enhance rapid prototyping of animated objects.
Year
DOI
Venue
2015
10.1145/2677199.2680600
Tangible and Embedded Interaction
Keywords
DocType
Citations 
user interfaces,shape-changing interface,pneumatic,origami,robot toy,tangible media,soft robotics,soft actuator
Conference
10
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.55
11
6
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Ryuma Niiyama124428.00
Xu Sun2100.88
Lining Yao325131.54
Hiroshi Ishii447231.91
Daniela Rus57128657.33
Sangbae Kim666666.51