scholarly journals A Compact Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) System with Inductive Sensor for Closed Loop Feedback

Actuators ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaqi Wang ◽  
Andrew McDaid ◽  
Rajnish Sharma ◽  
Kean Aw
Keyword(s):  
Closed Loop ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Inductive Sensor ◽  
Polymer Metal ◽  
Loop Feedback ◽  
Closed Loop Feedback

Feedback Control of a Coupled IPMC (Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite) Sensor-Actuator

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andres Hunt ◽  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Xiaobo Tan ◽  
Maarja Kruusmaa
Keyword(s):  
Closed Loop ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Electroactive Material ◽  
Electroactive Materials ◽  
Sensor Actuator ◽  
Polymer Metal

An ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) is an electroactive material that bends when electrically stimulated and generates electric current when bent. In this paper we investigate a coupled IPMC sensor-actuator using both the sensing and actuation properties of these electroactive materials. We describe the design of a coupled IPMC sensor-actuator, the feedback controller and the experimental evaluation of the system. Experimental results show the feasibility of closed-loop control of IPMC actuator with a mechanically coupled IPMC sensor.

Yaw Angle and Speed Control of Underwater Vehicle Propelled by Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) Actuator

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shivakanth Gutta ◽  
Woosoon Yim ◽  
Mohamed B. Trabia
Keyword(s):  
Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Control Input ◽  
Beam Model ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal ◽  
Loop Feedback ◽  
Yaw Angle

In this paper, a closed-loop feedback controller is developed for the underwater vehicle propelled by ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) actuator. The dynamics of the underwater vehicle with IPMC actuator are modeled using the large deflection beam model and hydrodynamic forces due to its interaction with the surrounding water. The hydrodynamic force coefficients are identified based on the results of extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. The path of the vehicle is controlled by simultaneously controlling the yaw angle and speed of the vehicle using the proportional controllers. Simulation data is utilized to find the relation between control input parameters namely, amplitude and bias of the voltage applied to the IPMC, and yaw angle and speed of the vehicle. In the simulations, frequency of the control input is assumed to be fixed. Simulation results show that the proposed controller can be effectively used to steer the under water vehicles propelled by IPMC.

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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