A scalable dynamic model for ionic polymer-metal composite actuators

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Xiaobo Tan
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

Robotic Fish Propelled by a Servo Motor and Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Hybrid Tail

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Piqi Hou ◽  
Zhihang Ye
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Robotic Fish ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Servo Motor ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Soft Actuator ◽  
Polymer Metal ◽  
Motion Dynamics

In this paper, a new robotic fish propelled by a hybrid tail, which is actuated by two active joints, is developed. The first joint is driven by a servo motor, which generates flapping motions for main propulsion. The second joint is actuated by a soft actuator, an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) artificial muscle, which directs the propelled fluid for steering. A state-space dynamic model is developed to capture the two-dimensional (2D) motion dynamics of the robotic fish. The model fully captures the actuation dynamics of the IPMC soft actuator, two-link tail motion dynamics, and body motion dynamics. Experimental results have shown that the robotic fish is capable of swimming forward (up to 0.45 body length/s) and turning left and right (up to 40 deg/s) with a small turning radius (less than half a body length). Finally, the dynamic model has been validated with experimental data, in terms of steady-state forward speed and turning speed at steady-state versus flapping frequency.

A dynamic model for ionic polymer–metal composite sensors

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1477-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Xiaobo Tan ◽  
Alexander Will ◽  
Christopher Ziel
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

Sulfonated polystyrene-based ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC) actuator

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Luqman ◽  
Jang-Woo Lee ◽  
Kwang-Kil Moon ◽  
Young-Tai Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Sulfonated Polystyrene ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

Biomimetic Applications of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC) Actuators - A Critical Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Farid ◽  
Zhao Gang ◽  
Tran Linh Khuong ◽  
Zhuang Zhi Sun ◽  
Naveed Ur Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Design And Manufacturing ◽  
Polymer Metal ◽  
Biomedical Field

Biomimetic is the field of engineering in which biological creatures and their functions are investigated and are used as the basis for the design and manufacturing of machines. Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) is a smart material which has demonstrated a meaningful bending and tip force after the application of a low voltage. It is light-weighted, flexible, easily actuated, multi-directional applicable and requires simple manufacturing. Resultantly, IPMC has attracted scientists and researchers to analyze it further and consider it for any industrial and biomimetic applications. Presently, the research on IPMC is bi-directional oriented. A few groups of researchers are busy to find out the causes for the weaknesses of the material and to find out any remedy for them. The second class of scientists is exploring new areas of applications where IPMC material can be used. Although, the application zone of IPMC is ranging from micropumps diaphragms to surgical holding devices, this paper provides an overview of the IPMC application in biomimetic and biomedical field.

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