Progress toward EAP actuators for biomimetic social robots

D. Hanson

doi:10.1117/12.2014238

9 April 2013 Progress toward EAP actuators for biomimetic social robots

D. Hanson

Proceedings Volume 8687, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2013; 86870F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2014238
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2013, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Social robotics and artificial intelligence have progressed steadily in recent years, appearing in a variety of useful applications and products as well as breakthrough research. However, limitations in conventional motors continue to limit the possibilities of bio-inspired robotics. Such motors are needed for locomotion, grasping and manipulation, and social expressions and gestures. EAP actuators, being more like biological muscle in key regards, could revolutionize the hardware for such robots, if made robust, powerful, and manufacturable at reasonable prices. The author presents a survey of the progress and opportunities for EAP actuators in these fields, and discusses the latest work of his team in developing and manufacturing social robots that could benefit from EAP actuators.

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D. Hanson "Progress toward EAP actuators for biomimetic social robots", Proc. SPIE 8687, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2013, 86870F (9 April 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2014238

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