Abstract
In this paper, a novel soft origami tripod structure that is scalable and controllable using electrohydraulic actuators is proposed. The parallel designed structure consists of three origami legs connecting the top and bottom plates. The tripod is activated with self-unfolding legs when electrohydraulic actuators are swelled by applied voltage. Each leg has the classic origami pattern waterbomb, which serves as a spherical joint. When the actuator is activated, the legs are stretched, lifting the top plate of the soft tripod in various directions. That is, the tripod has multimodal shape morphing, including linear and tilting motions with only three electrohydraulic actuators.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Soft Mechatronics and Wearable Systems |
| Editors | Ilkwon Oh, Sang-Woo Kim, Maurizio Porfiri, Woon-Hong Yeo |
| Publisher | SPIE |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510672024 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | Soft Mechatronics and Wearable Systems 2024 - Long Beach, United States Duration: 2024 Mar 25 → 2024 Mar 28 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
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| Volume | 12948 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0277-786X |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1996-756X |
Conference
| Conference | Soft Mechatronics and Wearable Systems 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Long Beach |
| Period | 24/3/25 → 24/3/28 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 SPIE.
Keywords
- Electrohydraulic actuator
- Multimodal
- Origami
- Soft structure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering