A self-sensing soft pneumatic actuator with closed-Loop control for haptic feedback wearable devices

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Title: A self-sensing soft pneumatic actuator with closed-Loop control for haptic feedback wearable devices
Authors: Meng Yu, Xiang Cheng, Shigang Peng, Yingze Cao, Yamei Lu, Bingyang Li, Xiangchao Feng, Yan Zhang, Haoyu Wang, Zhiwei Jiao, Pengfei Wang, Liangyu Zhao
Source: Materials & Design, Vol 223, Iss , Pp 111149- (2022)
Publisher Information: Elsevier, 2022.
Publication Year: 2022
Collection: LCC:Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Subject Terms: Soft pneumatic actuator, Self-sensing, Closed-loop control, Haptic feedback, Wearable glove, Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials, TA401-492
More Details: The intuitive and effective haptic feedback interaction is essential for human–machine interfaces. However, most current commercial haptic feedback solutions are rigid, simplex, and insufficient to fully immerse users in virtual and teleoperated environments. Here, we report the design, fabrication and performance of a low-cost and lightweight self-sensing actuator (SenAct) that provides accurate force and vibration feedback to recreate the tactile perception. The SenAct shows good performance such as fast response (10 ms), high robustness (>10,000 cycles), and large output force (up to 1.55 N) with high controllable resolution (up to 0.02 N) based on the real-time closed-loop control. It is capable of providing the corresponding haptic feedback to the wearer through external force or vibration signal input. With this prototype, we presented a haptic feedback glove that supports precise operation by enhancing immersion and comprehensive sensation. Furthermore, we demonstrated it could shape appropriate interaction in different scenarios, including touching or grasping objects in virtual reality and teleoperation, illustrating its potential applications in human-in-loop interaction system and metaverse.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 0264-1275
Relation: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127522007717; https://doaj.org/toc/0264-1275
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2022.111149
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/ce70075a028d444bb1c6ae15409c2f34
Accession Number: edsdoj.70075a028d444bb1c6ae15409c2f34
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:02641275
DOI:10.1016/j.matdes.2022.111149
Published in:Materials & Design
Language:English