Title
A Switchable Dual-Mode Actuator Enabled by Bistable Structure
Abstract
Soft actuators are favored due to their flexibility and adaptability, but are limited to single actuation mode. Herein, a novel soft actuator with a dual-kinestate performance is proposed. By subtly integrating a bistable compliant mechanism with artificial muscles, the soft actuator is capable of switching between binary motion and continuous motion with accurate output. Functions of overcoming external interference and regulating the snapping time are realized with programmed voltages. Two applications utilizing the switchable kinestate are illustrated, including a mechanical encryption display system with one actuator and an amplitude modulation system with two actuators in parallel. This novel soft actuator exhibits potential applications for the multi-mode actuation of soft robots.
Year
DOI
Venue
2022
10.1002/aisy.202100188
ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
Keywords
DocType
Volume
artificial muscles, bistable actuators, deployable structures, soft robots
Journal
4
Issue
Citations 
PageRank 
5
0
0.34
References 
Authors
0
6
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Bo Li188.65
Lei Jiang200.34
Wentao Ma311720.19
Yakun Zhang400.34
Wenjie Sun500.34
Guimin Chen6295.28