Full integration of a dielectric elastomer actuator with a flexible 1 kV thin-film transistor

Marette, Alexis; Saint-Aubin, Christine de; Rosset, Samuel; Briand, D.; Shea, Herbert

doi:10.1109/transducers.2017.7994479

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“…It has been observed that the actuation forces are not enough to lift large loads. For their operation, it has a required voltage of about 1kV and up, which not only drastically increases power consumption but also makes safety difficult to implement [6,10,16,23,33]. Another actuator option is the use of Magnetic-based actuators.…”

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Modular multi-motor exercise system for space exploration

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The goal of this project is to develop new technology that will support crew health and performance during long duration space missions. While there are current methods for maintaining fitness aboard the International Space Station, the results are not ideal; muscle mass and bone density continue to degrade, and there is still room for improvement. Moreover, new exploration missions need to maximize the use of the equipment due to storage limitations. A system that can be used for multiple purposes such as for providing multiple strength training exercises, as well as, providing aerobic exercises while using the same workout space is desirable. This project aims to address these challenges by introducing a modular system that will bring versatility, scalability, and robustness, by using mountable and reconfigurable modules to maximize the number of exercises that can be performed. In this paper we present the development of a Modular Multi-Motor Exercise System concept based on Magneto-Rheological fluid-based modules.

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