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Contact:
Mike Meller, mam627@cornell.edu
Prof. Garcia, eg84@cornell.edu
MEng Project Description #3: Bio-Inspired Actuation - – Fluidic Artificial Muscles
Description:
This project will involve research in fluidic artificial muscles. These actuators are extremely lightweight, strong, and work only in tension like real skeletal muscles. They consist of an elastomeric inner tube surrounded by a nylon helical mesh, and are actuated by varying the fluid pressure. Characterization tests will be performed to better understand the properties of these actuators and how they function. This will involve studying the relationship between length, force, and pressure of these actuators, as well as their dynamic qualities. Additionally, a new variation of these muscles will be constructed and tested to attain a locked position.
Requirements:
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