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Ionic Polymer Metal Composite Sensors With Engineered Interfaces (eIPMCs): Compression Sensing Modeling and Experiments

Rebecca Histed, Justin Ngo, Omar A. Hussain, Chantel Lapins, Kam K. Leang, Yiliang Liao, Matteo Aureli
Proc. ASME. DSCC2020, Volume 2: Intelligent Transportation/Vehicles; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Engine/After-Treatment Systems; Soft Actuators/Manipulators; Modeling/Validation; Motion/Vibration Control Applications; Multi-Agent/Networked Systems; Path Planning/Motion Control; Renewable/Smart Energy Systems; Security/Privacy of Cyber-Physical Systems; Sensors/Actuators; Tracking Control Systems; Unmanned Ground/Aerial Vehicles; Vehicle Dynamics, Estimation, Control; Vibration/Control Systems; Vibrations, V002T34A001, October 5–7, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2020-3289
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2020-3289
View Paper titled, Ionic Polymer Metal Composite Sensors With Engineered Interfaces (eIPMCs): Compression Sensing Modeling and Experiments
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Topics: Compression, Metallic composites, Modeling, Polymers, Sensors, Electrodes, Metals, Composite materials, Experimental characterization, Manufacturing
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The Effects of Nylon Polymer Threads on Strain-Loading Hysteresis Behavior of Supercoiled Polymer (SCP) Artificial Muscles

Revanth Konda, Jun Zhang
Proc. ASME. DSCC2019, Volume 3, Rapid Fire Interactive Presentations: Advances in Control Systems; Advances in Robotics and Mechatronics; Automotive and Transportation Systems; Motion Planning and Trajectory Tracking; Soft Mechatronic Actuators and Sensors; Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles, V003T20A008, October 8–11, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2019-9169
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2019-9169
View Paper titled, The Effects of Nylon Polymer Threads on Strain-Loading Hysteresis Behavior of Supercoiled Polymer (SCP) Artificial Muscles
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Topics: Muscle, Nylon fabrics, Polymers, Screw threads, Thread, Actuators, Nylon yarns, Physics, Springs, Stiffness
Proceedings Papers

Toward Magneto-Electroactive Endoluminal Soft (MEESo) Robots

Jake A. Steiner, Omar A. Hussain, Lan N. Pham, Jake J. Abbott, Kam K. Leang
Proc. ASME. DSCC2019, Volume 3, Rapid Fire Interactive Presentations: Advances in Control Systems; Advances in Robotics and Mechatronics; Automotive and Transportation Systems; Motion Planning and Trajectory Tracking; Soft Mechatronic Actuators and Sensors; Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles, V003T20A002, October 8–11, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2019-9029
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2019-9029
View Paper titled, Toward Magneto-Electroactive Endoluminal Soft (MEESo) Robots
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Topics: Robots, Biomedicine, Catheters, Composite materials, Conducting polymers, Deformation, Endoscopes, Locomotives, Metals, Polymers
Proceedings Papers

Cooperative Collision Avoidance Control of Robotic Fish Propelled by a Servo/IPMC Driven Hybrid Tail

Xiongfeng Yi, Zheng Chen, Animesh Chakravarthy
Proc. ASME. DSCC2019, Volume 3, Rapid Fire Interactive Presentations: Advances in Control Systems; Advances in Robotics and Mechatronics; Automotive and Transportation Systems; Motion Planning and Trajectory Tracking; Soft Mechatronic Actuators and Sensors; Unmanned Ground and Aerial Vehicles, V003T20A011, October 8–11, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2019-9228
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2019-9228
View Paper titled, Cooperative Collision Avoidance Control of Robotic Fish Propelled by a Servo/IPMC Driven Hybrid Tail
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Robotics, Servomechanisms, Servomotors, Relaxation (Physics), Transfer functions, Composite materials, Metals, Polymers, Trajectories (Physics)
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Modeling and Control of Artificial Swimming Bladder Enabled by IPMC Water Electrolysis

Alicia Keow, Zheng Chen
Proc. ASME. DSCC2018, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Nonlinear Control; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Automotive Dynamics and Emerging Powertrain Technologies; Automotive Systems; Bio Engineering Applications; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot Interaction; Biomedical and Neural Systems; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Healthcare, V001T04A009, September 30–October 3, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2018-9076
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9076
View Paper titled, Modeling and Control of Artificial Swimming Bladder Enabled by IPMC Water Electrolysis
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Topics: Control modeling, Electrolysis, Water, Buoyancy, Gases, Control equipment, Solenoids, Valves, Cycles, Dynamic models
Proceedings Papers

Foveation Control of a Robotic Eye Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

Sunil Kumar Rajendran, Qi Wei, Feitian Zhang
Proc. ASME. DSCC2018, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Nonlinear Control; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Automotive Dynamics and Emerging Powertrain Technologies; Automotive Systems; Bio Engineering Applications; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot Interaction; Biomedical and Neural Systems; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Healthcare, V001T04A018, September 30–October 3, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2018-9209
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9209
View Paper titled, Foveation Control of a Robotic Eye Using Deep Reinforcement Learning
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Topics: Robotics, Design, Muscle, Biomechanics, Dynamic models, Machine learning, Motion control, Polymers, Simulation
Proceedings Papers

Learning Based Speed Control of Soft Robotic Fish

Sunil Kumar Rajendran, Feitian Zhang
Proc. ASME. DSCC2018, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Nonlinear Control; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Automotive Dynamics and Emerging Powertrain Technologies; Automotive Systems; Bio Engineering Applications; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot Interaction; Biomedical and Neural Systems; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Healthcare, V001T04A005, September 30–October 3, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2018-8977
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-8977
View Paper titled, Learning Based Speed Control of Soft Robotic Fish
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Topics: Robotics, Biomimetics, Design, Robots, Control modeling, Design methodology, Dynamic models, Dynamic systems, Muscle, Polymers
Proceedings Papers

Controlling Solar Photovoltaic Cells Utilizing Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal Technology

Hanie O. Baayoun, Zheng Chen
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 1: Aerospace Applications; Advances in Control Design Methods; Bio Engineering Applications; Advances in Non-Linear Control; Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Control; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles; Automotive Systems, V001T25A003, October 11–13, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2017-5078
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5078
View Paper titled, Controlling Solar Photovoltaic Cells Utilizing Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal Technology
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Topics: Liquid crystals, Photovoltaic cells, Polymers, Solar energy, Control equipment, Photovoltaic power systems, Safety, Weight (Mass)
Proceedings Papers

Optimization and Design Principles of a Minimal-Weight, Wearable Hydraulic Power Supply

Jonathan D. Nath, William K. Durfee
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 1: Aerospace Applications; Advances in Control Design Methods; Bio Engineering Applications; Advances in Non-Linear Control; Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Control; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles; Automotive Systems, V001T30A002, October 11–13, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2017-5046
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5046
View Paper titled, Optimization and Design Principles of a Minimal-Weight, Wearable Hydraulic Power Supply
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Weight (Mass), Pumps, Engines, Motors, Electric motors, Modeling, Batteries, Computer simulation
Proceedings Papers

Developing a Novel Robotic Fish With Antagonistic Artificial Muscle Actuators

Sunil Kumar Rajendran, Feitian Zhang
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 1: Aerospace Applications; Advances in Control Design Methods; Bio Engineering Applications; Advances in Non-Linear Control; Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Control; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles; Automotive Systems, V001T30A011, October 11–13, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2017-5380
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5380
View Paper titled, Developing a Novel Robotic Fish With Antagonistic Artificial Muscle Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Muscle, Robotics, Robots, Design, Polymers, Closed loop systems, Control equipment, Dynamic models, Dynamic response
Proceedings Papers

Uncertainty Bounding of CFRP Beams Towards Robust Control of Flexible Composite Structures

Alexander H. Pesch, Tamunomiesiya LongJohn, Kristopher Wagner, Brian J. McAndrews
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 2: Mechatronics; Estimation and Identification; Uncertain Systems and Robustness; Path Planning and Motion Control; Tracking Control Systems; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Manufacturing; Intelligent Transportation and Vehicles; Sensors and Actuators; Diagnostics and Detection; Unmanned, Ground and Surface Robotics; Motion and Vibration Control Applications, V002T05A004, October 11–13, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2017-5258
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5258
View Paper titled, Uncertainty Bounding of CFRP Beams Towards Robust Control of Flexible Composite Structures
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Topics: Carbon reinforced plastics, Composite materials, Robust control, Uncertainty, Manufacturing, Antiresonance, Carbon fibers, Engineering simulation, Finite element model, Flexible structures
Proceedings Papers

Bio-Inspired Robotic Fish Propelled by Multiple Artificial Fins

Piqi Hou, Zhihang Ye, Zheng Chen
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods, Nonlinear and Optimal Control, Robotics, and Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Assistive Robotics; Battery and Oil and Gas Systems; Bioengineering Applications; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics and Healthcare; Control and Monitoring of Vibratory Systems; Diagnostics and Detection; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Fuel Cells/Energy Storage; Intelligent Transportation, V001T03A005, October 12–14, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2016-9915
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9915
View Paper titled, Bio-Inspired Robotic Fish Propelled by Multiple Artificial Fins
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Topics: Biomimetics, Fins, Robotics, Propulsion, Actuators, Composite materials, Metals, Polymers, Printed circuit boards, Robots
Proceedings Papers

Boundary Control of Fickian Gaseous Diffusion Process in Polymers

Santosh Devasia, Vipin Kumar, Ann M. Mescher
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 2: Mechatronics; Mechatronics and Controls in Advanced Manufacturing; Modeling and Control of Automotive Systems and Combustion Engines; Modeling and Validation; Motion and Vibration Control Applications; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Path Planning and Motion Control; Robot Manipulators; Sensors and Actuators; Tracking Control Systems; Uncertain Systems and Robustness; Unmanned, Ground and Surface Robotics; Vehicle Dynamic Controls; Vehicle Dynamics and Traffic Control, V002T18A002, October 12–14, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2016-9649
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9649
View Paper titled, Boundary Control of Fickian Gaseous Diffusion Process in Polymers
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Topics: Diffusion processes, Polymers, Heat treating (Metalworking), Diffusion (Physics), Dynamics (Mechanics), Heat, Optimal control, Pressure, Simulation
Proceedings Papers

A Linear Time-Variant (LTV) Ionic-Polymer-Metal-Composite (IPMC) Electrical Model With Effects of Capacitors and Resistors

Yi-Chu Chang, Won-Jong Kim
Proc. ASME. DSCC2015, Volume 2: Diagnostics and Detection; Drilling; Dynamics and Control of Wind Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Flexible and Smart Structure Control; Fuels Cells/Energy Storage; Human Robot Interaction; HVAC Building Energy Management; Industrial Applications; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Modelling and Validation; Motion and Vibration Control Applications, V002T34A004, October 28–30, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2015-9648
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2015-9648
View Paper titled, A Linear Time-Variant (LTV) Ionic-Polymer-Metal-Composite (IPMC) Electrical Model With Effects of Capacitors and Resistors
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Topics: Capacitors, Composite materials, Metals, Polymers, Resistors, Deflection, Robots, Actuators, Advanced materials, Cantilever beams
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Modeling of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite-Enabled Hydrogen Gas Production

Tushar Nagpure, Zheng Chen
Proc. ASME. DSCC2015, Volume 3: Multiagent Network Systems; Natural Gas and Heat Exchangers; Path Planning and Motion Control; Powertrain Systems; Rehab Robotics; Robot Manipulators; Rollover Prevention (AVS); Sensors and Actuators; Time Delay Systems; Tracking Control Systems; Uncertain Systems and Robustness; Unmanned, Ground and Surface Robotics; Vehicle Dynamics Control; Vibration and Control of Smart Structures/Mech Systems; Vibration Issues in Mechanical Systems, V003T39A004, October 28–30, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2015-9922
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2015-9922
View Paper titled, Modeling of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite-Enabled Hydrogen Gas Production
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Topics: Composite materials, Hydrogen, Metals, Modeling, Polymers, Electrolysis, Water, Capacitance, Circuits, Flow (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Electrospinning Nanofibers: Measurements, Dynamics, and Control Strategy Development

Yunshen Cai, Michael Gevelber
Proc. ASME. DSCC2014, Volume 1: Active Control of Aerospace Structure; Motion Control; Aerospace Control; Assistive Robotic Systems; Bio-Inspired Systems; Biomedical/Bioengineering Applications; Building Energy Systems; Condition Based Monitoring; Control Design for Drilling Automation; Control of Ground Vehicles, Manipulators, Mechatronic Systems; Controls for Manufacturing; Distributed Control; Dynamic Modeling for Vehicle Systems; Dynamics and Control of Mobile and Locomotion Robots; Electrochemical Energy Systems, V001T13A001, October 22–24, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2014-5949
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5949
View Paper titled, Electrospinning Nanofibers: Measurements, Dynamics, and Control Strategy Development
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Electrospinning, Nanofibers, Fibers, Control equipment, Design, Manufacturing, Polymers
Proceedings Papers

An Ionic-Polymer-Metal-Composite Electrical Model With a Linear Time-Variant Method

Yi-chu Chang, Won-jong Kim
Proc. ASME. DSCC2013, Volume 3: Nonlinear Estimation and Control; Optimization and Optimal Control; Piezoelectric Actuation and Nanoscale Control; Robotics and Manipulators; Sensing; System Identification (Estimation for Automotive Applications, Modeling, Therapeutic Control in Bio-Systems); Variable Structure/Sliding-Mode Control; Vehicles and Human Robotics; Vehicle Dynamics and Control; Vehicle Path Planning and Collision Avoidance; Vibrational and Mechanical Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Control, V003T42A002, October 21–23, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2013-3803
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3803
View Paper titled, An Ionic-Polymer-Metal-Composite Electrical Model With a Linear Time-Variant Method
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Topics: Composite materials, Metals, Polymers, Deflection, Cantilever beams, Conducting polymers, Electrical conductivity, Errors, Metallic composites, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

Structural Dynamic Imaging Through Interfaces Using Piezoelectric Actuation and Laser Vibrometry for Diagnosing the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials

Christopher C. Watson, Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Douglas E. Adams
Proc. ASME. DSCC2013, Volume 3: Nonlinear Estimation and Control; Optimization and Optimal Control; Piezoelectric Actuation and Nanoscale Control; Robotics and Manipulators; Sensing; System Identification (Estimation for Automotive Applications, Modeling, Therapeutic Control in Bio-Systems); Variable Structure/Sliding-Mode Control; Vehicles and Human Robotics; Vehicle Dynamics and Control; Vehicle Path Planning and Collision Avoidance; Vibrational and Mechanical Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Control, V003T42A005, October 21–23, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2013-4007
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-4007
View Paper titled, Structural Dynamic Imaging Through Interfaces Using Piezoelectric Actuation and Laser Vibrometry for Diagnosing the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
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Topics: Composite materials, Imaging, Lasers, Mechanical properties, Structural dynamics, Polishing equipment, Dynamics (Mechanics), Actuators, Vibration measurement, Crystals
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A Microscale Piezoresistive Force Sensor for Nanoindentation of Biological Cells and Tissues

Hardik J. Pandya, Hyun Tae Kim, Jaydev P. Desai
Proc. ASME. DSCC2013, Volume 2: Control, Monitoring, and Energy Harvesting of Vibratory Systems; Cooperative and Networked Control; Delay Systems; Dynamical Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Estimation and Id of Energy Systems; Fault Detection; Flow and Thermal Systems; Haptics and Hand Motion; Human Assistive Systems and Wearable Robots; Instrumentation and Characterization in Bio-Systems; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Linear Systems and Robust Control; Marine Vehicles; Nonholonomic Systems, V002T29A003, October 21–23, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2013-3994
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3994
View Paper titled, A Microscale Piezoresistive Force Sensor for Nanoindentation of Biological Cells and Tissues
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Topics: Biological cells, Biological tissues, Force sensors, Microscale devices, Nanoindentation, Silicon, Semiconductor wafers, Silicon-on-insulator, Atomic force microscopy, Cantilever beams
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Polymer Flow Control in Continuous Gravimetric Blenders

Alberto L. Cologni, Simone Formentin, Fabio Previdi, Sergio M. Savaresi
Proc. ASME. DSCC2013, Volume 2: Control, Monitoring, and Energy Harvesting of Vibratory Systems; Cooperative and Networked Control; Delay Systems; Dynamical Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Estimation and Id of Energy Systems; Fault Detection; Flow and Thermal Systems; Haptics and Hand Motion; Human Assistive Systems and Wearable Robots; Instrumentation and Characterization in Bio-Systems; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Linear Systems and Robust Control; Marine Vehicles; Nonholonomic Systems, V002T25A002, October 21–23, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2013-3721
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3721
View Paper titled, Polymer Flow Control in Continuous Gravimetric Blenders
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Topics: Flow control, Polymers, Deformation, Control systems, Design, Extruding, Machinery, Screws, Simulation results, Weight (Mass)