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Performance Comparison of Capacitive Silicone-Based Curvature Sensors With Planar and Interdigitated Electrodes

Lorenzo Agostini, Marco Caselli, Giulia Avallone, Marco Fontana, Irene Fassi, Lorenzo Molinari Tosatti, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T07A007, September 14–15, 2021
Paper No: SMASIS2021-68102
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68102
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Topics: Electrodes, Sensors, Silicones
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On the Lifetime Performance of a Styrenic Rubber Membrane for Dielectric Elastomer Transducers

Chen Yi, Lorenzo Agostini, Marco Fontana, Giacomo Moretti, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A028, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8143
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8143
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Topics: Elastomers, Membranes, Rubber, Transducers, Capacitance, Natural rubber, Reliability, Silicones, Stress
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Field Experiments on Dielectric Elastomer Generators Integrated on a U-OWC Wave Energy Converter

Felice Arena, Luca Daniele, Vincenzo Fiamma, Marco Fontana, Giovanni Malara, Giacomo Moretti, Alessandra Romolo, Gastone Pietro Rosati Papini, Andrea Scialò, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. OMAE2018, Volume 10: Ocean Renewable Energy, V010T09A028, June 17–22, 2018
Paper No: OMAE2018-77830
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2018-77830
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Topics: Elastomers, Generators, Wave energy converters, Seas, Dynamic response, Water, Ocean engineering, Oscillations, Relief valves, Safety
Journal Articles

Trackhold: A Novel Passive Arm-Support Device

Basilio Lenzo, Marco Fontana, Simone Marcheschi, Fabio Salsedo, Antonio Frisoli, Massimo Bergamasco
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021007.
Paper No: JMR-15-1020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031716
Published Online: November 24, 2015
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Weight (Mass), End effectors, Sensors, Torsion
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Analysis and Design of an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter With Dielectric Elastomer Power Take-Off

Giacomo Moretti, Gastone Pietro Papini Rosati, Marco Alves, Manuel Grases, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana
Proc. ASME. OMAE2015, Volume 9: Ocean Renewable Energy, V009T09A023, May 31–June 5, 2015
Paper No: OMAE2015-42103
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2015-42103
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Topics: Design, Elastomers, Water, Wave energy converters, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Generators, Stiffness, Waves, Capacitance
Journal Articles

Reduced Model and Application of Inflating Circular Diaphragm Dielectric Elastomer Generators for Wave Energy Harvesting

Rocco Vertechy, Gastone Pietro Papini Rosati, Marco Fontana
Journal: Journal of Vibration and Acoustics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Vib. Acoust. February 2015, 137(1): 011004.
Paper No: VIB-14-1135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028508
Published Online: February 1, 2015
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Topics: Deformation, Density, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Elastomers, Generators, Kinematics, Pressure, Seas, Simulation
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Modeling of a Heaving Buoy Wave Energy Converter With Stacked Dielectric Elastomer Generator

Giacomo Moretti, Marco Fontana, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T03A020, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7565
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7565
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Topics: Buoys, Elastomers, Generators, Modeling, Wave energy converters, Waves, Architecture, Climate, Design, Dimensions
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Experimental Characterization of a Circular Diaphragm Dielectric Elastomer Generator

Michele Righi, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T03A013, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7481
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7481
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Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Elastomers, Experimental characterization, Generators, Carbon, Dynamic response, Electrodes, Membranes, Transducers
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An Experimental Assessment of the Thermo-Elastic Response in Acrylic Elastomers and Natural Rubbers for Application on Electroactive Polymer Transducers

Giovanni Berselli, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana, Marcello Pellicciari
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2014, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Structural Health Monitoring; Keynote Presentation, V001T03A027, September 8–10, 2014
Paper No: SMASIS2014-7604
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2014-7604
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Topics: Conducting polymers, Elastomers, Natural rubber, Thermoelasticity, Transducers, Databases, Temperature, Active materials, Actuators, Dielectric materials
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Erratum: “Modeling of an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter With Dielectric Elastomer Power Take-Off” [ASME 2014 33rd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Volume 9A: Ocean Renewable Energy, San Francisco, California, USA, June 8–13, 2014, Conference Sponsors: Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division, ISBN: 978-0-7918-4553-0, Copyright © 2014 by ASME. Paper No. OMAE2014-23559, pp. V09AT09A034; 10 pages; doi:10.1115/OMAE2014-23559]

Giacomo Moretti, David Forehand, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana, David Ingram
Proc. ASME. OMAE2014, Volume 9A: Ocean Renewable Energy, V09AT09A034e, June 8–13, 2014
Paper No: OMAE2014-23559e
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2014-23559e
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Topics: Arctic engineering, Elastomers, Modeling, Ocean energy, Ocean engineering, Oceans, Surges, Waves, Errors
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Modeling of an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter With Dielectric Elastomer Power Take-Off

Giacomo Moretti, David Forehand, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana, David Ingram
Proc. ASME. OMAE2014, Volume 9A: Ocean Renewable Energy, V09AT09A034, June 8–13, 2014
Paper No: OMAE2014-23559
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2014-23559
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Topics: Elastomers, Modeling, Surges, Waves, Capacitors, Climate, Design, Generators, Hydrodynamics, Membranes
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Dynamic Model of Dielectric Elastomer Diaphragm Generators for Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converters

Gastone Pietro Rosati Papini, Rocco Vertechy, Marco Fontana
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A038, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3255
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3255
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Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Dynamic models, Elastomers, Generators, Water, Wave energy converters, Degrees of freedom, Elasticity, Energy conversion
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Modeling and Control of Lozenge-Shaped Dielectric Elastomer Generators

Giacomo Moretti, Marco Fontana, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2013, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A039, September 16–18, 2013
Paper No: SMASIS2013-3258
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2013-3258
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Topics: Control modeling, Elastomers, Generators, Capacitance, Energy conversion, Energy harvesting, Membranes, Cycles, Degrees of freedom, Design
Journal Articles

Haptic Hand Exoskeleton for Precision Grasp Simulation

Marco Fontana, Salsedo Fabio, Simone Marcheschi, Massimo Bergamasco
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2013, 5(4): 041014.
Paper No: JMR-11-1080
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024981
Published Online: October 7, 2013
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Topics: Cables, Design, Electronics, Engines, Exoskeleton devices, Force sensors, Haptics, Kinematics, Motors, Resolution (Optics)
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Developing a Tactile Actuator to be Integrated Into a Force Feedback Device for the Haptic Rendering of Virtual Textiles

Marco Fontana, Fabio Salsedo, Simone Marcheschi, Massimo Bergamasco
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2011, Volume 3: 2011 ASME/IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications, Parts A and B, 555-563, August 28–31, 2011
Paper No: DETC2011-48995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2011-48995
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Topics: Actuators, Force feedback, Haptics, Rendering, Textiles, Mechanical properties, Virtual reality