Estimating the Shape of Soft Pneumatic Actuators using Active Vibroacoustic Sensing

Kazumi Randika,Kentaro Takemura,Kazumi Randika,Kentaro Takemura

Soft robotic devices, including actuators fabricated from materials with a low modulus of elasticity, such as silicone elastomers, have gained significant interest in recent years. A flexible sensor is a vital component for estimating the conditions of soft actuators, such as shape, and deformation due to contact events. However, it is challenging to develop a flexible sensor with tolerability and...