Case Studies

Cardiac Simulator

This case study describes the use of McKibben actuators embedded in a soft elastomeric matrix to mimic heart muscles.

This case study describes the use of McKibben actuators embedded in a soft elastomeric matrix to mimic heart muscles.

Soft Prosthetic Hand for Amputees

This case study describes the design and construction of a soft prosthetic hand for amputees designed by a group of students in the Global Immersion Summer Program in India. The thumb is actuated by three pneumatic artificial muscles.

This case study describes the design and construction of a soft prosthetic hand for amputees designed by a group of students in the Global Immersion Summer Program in India. The thumb is actuated by three pneumatic artificial muscles.

Bibliography

Obiajulu et al. (2013) Soft Pneumatic Artificial Muscles With Low Threshold Pressures for a Cardiac Compression Device.

Roche et al. (2014) A Bioinspired Soft Actuated Material.

Chou & Hannaford. (1996) Measurement and modeling of McKibben pneumatic artificial muscles.

Doumit et al. (2009) Analytical Modeling and Experimental Validation of the Braided Pneumatic Muscle.

Tondu et al. (2012) Modelling of the McKibben artificial muscle: A review.

Contributors

Ellen Roche