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Design and research of rack-based variable stiffness actuator

  • Wei Wang*
  • , Lidong Liu
  • , Lai Wei
  • , Fei Liu
  • , Chao Yun
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Joint actuator plays an important role in improving the robot adaptability in unstructured environment and reducing energy consumption. According to the task, the rack-based variable stiffness actuator can adjust the joint stiffness in real time. The working principle of the rack-based variable stiffness actuator is elaborated and the mechanical design is presented. Through simulation and experiments, the validity of the rack-based variable stiffness actuator is proved. The rack-based variable stiffness actuator can effectively reduce the overall volume of the actuator and has a large adjustment range with short adjustment time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26-33
Number of pages8
JournalJixie Gongcheng Xuebao/Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Volume52
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Jan 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Flexible rack
  • Joint actuator
  • Robot
  • Variable stiffness

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