Title :
Finite Element modelling of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle
Author :
Ramasamy, Ramesh ; Juhari, Mohamed Rizon ; Mamat, Mohd Rozailan ; Yaacob, Sazali ; Sugisaka, Masanori
Author_Institution :
DAG Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Lot 2-7 Innovation House, Technology Park Malaysia, Lebuhraya Puchong-Sg.Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Abstract :
The intention of this article is to introduce and overview Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs) as whole and to discuss on its numerical modelling, namely using the Finite Element (FE) Method, to understand more on its behaviour in generating force for actuation. The construction of PAMS mainly consist of flexible, inflatable membranes, having orthotropic material behaviour. The main properties shaping the PAMs will be explained in terms of their load-carrying capacity and low weight in assembly. Discussion on their designs and capacity to function as locomotion device in robotics applications will be laid out, followed by FE modelling to represent PAMs overall structural behaviour under any potential operational conditions.
Keywords :
Bellows; Biomembranes; Building materials; Finite element methods; Muscles; Pneumatic actuators; Pressure control; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation; Technological innovation; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); artificial muscle; braided pneumatic muscle; fluid actuators;
Conference_Titel :
Computers, Communications, & Signal Processing with Special Track on Biomedical Engineering, 2005. CCSP 2005. 1st International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0011-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0012-6
DOI :
10.1109/CCSP.2005.4977195
