I dont know if it will eliminate motors completely, although you may be correct, but i highly agree, that it will change robotics, and many other aspects of technology.
Awesome. I imagine in the future articial limbs connected with artificial muscles to our neural system so that crippled men can have more human-like movement and control upon their artificial limbs. If this isn't on the market already. :)
hello, I work for an exhibition on textiles and new materials ... how it works your experience? I would like to understand ... you can contact me? Good day!
Looks like Nafion. I did fuel cell research using this polymer as the proton exchange membrane. One of the other students was using it as a muscle. you coat it in platinum after stretching it in one direction. The muscle (when hydrated) will bend perpendicular to the orientation due to stretching. Then you apply a voltage and ... voila.
@Caelsus - As was said by psyclist112, its probably Nafion 117 (Perfluorosulfonic Acid) coated in Platinum or Gold. Also possible is Flemion, (which is Perfluorocarboxylic Acid). Both are classed in the Electro Active Polymer subgroup "Ionic Polymer Metal Composites" (IPMC)
Normal voltage required is between 1-3V. It is a "Wet EAP" which means it constantly needs to be either in a solvent (water etc) or when taken out and actuated "Dry", must be re-immersed occasionally
@Caelsus - As was said by psyclist112, its probably Nafion 117 (Perfluorosulfonic Acid) coated in Platinum or Gold. Also possible is Flemion, (which is Perfluorocarboxylic Acid). Both are classed in the Electro Active Polymer subgroup "Ionic Polymer Metal Composites" (IPMC)
Normal voltage required is between 1-3V. It is a "Wet EAP" which means it constantly needs to be either in a solvent (water etc) or when taken out and actuated "Dry", must be re-immersed occasionally
The light weight, clean and silent actuation is also appealing in the medical sector especially for portable devices. * Blood Pressure Cuffs * Endoscopic Surgical Actuators * Endoscopic Surgery Camera and Lens Positioners * Haptic Feedback Devices * Infusion Pumps, including Disposable * Massaging Devices * Patient Positioners * Surgical Tools * Proportional Valves * Ventilator Pumps * Ventilator Valves
EPAM™ technology can be applied to both medical devices as well as medical equipment. With the drive to lower costs in medical devices EPAM™ offers a compelling low cost platform for pumps, valves, and other actuation devices. In volumes, the battery-friendly EPAM™ devices can be applicable for disposal devices and can conform with FDA and other local health standards.
Yeah but new doesn't mean getting somewhere, it being feasibly pliable in the modern world as a functional piece of engineering is "getting" somewhere. If its not efficient or better than what we already have, its useless
@Irishfreedom Just because something isn't functional doesn't mean it's useless. Any knowledge gained by experimentation is always useful. Most of our knowledge of science comes from failure rather than those "Eureka!" moments.
can anyone tell me where can i find these materials on web... thankss
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@Caelsus ... or looking again, it could well be Polypyrrole!...seems to have much less twist than IPMCs when actuated....
fergalcoulter 1 year ago
now we just need to attach this to skeleton-like structure to make robots
EndureTemptation 1 year ago
it's a bi-metal blade I think....
Tomasso117 1 year ago
@Tomasso117 Based on its immersion in liquid, I'd say it's more likely some form of electroactive polymer.
PacoBell 1 year ago
ok where is neutral
James1toknow 1 year ago
aren't it too slow ?
plmqas 2 years ago
What music is playing?
Demonshr 2 years ago
its sound of relay switching, about that backround noise i'm thoughtless.
IcarusThe1 2 years ago
Artificial muscles are going to CHANGE face of the ROBOTICS :)))) no more electro-motors :D
plmqas 2 years ago
I dont know if it will eliminate motors completely, although you may be correct, but i highly agree, that it will change robotics, and many other aspects of technology.
xxjacobxx3 2 years ago
Awesome. I imagine in the future articial limbs connected with artificial muscles to our neural system so that crippled men can have more human-like movement and control upon their artificial limbs. If this isn't on the market already. :)
rbaleksandar 2 years ago
myomer? form Battletech?
dunestarpast 3 years ago
any1 thinking of maximum strength in nanosuit?:D (Crysis)
RacedriverMuhaha 3 years ago 2
Future flying machine?
Mabe
TheReasonWhyGuy 3 years ago
hello, I work for an exhibition on textiles and new materials ... how it works your experience? I would like to understand ... you can contact me? Good day!
anaterre 3 years ago
Does it make that clicking sound when it changes directions or is that just someone flipping a switch?
Tomx569 4 years ago
he swiches a swich to change the frequince, i think
0o0oyeah 3 years ago
Looks like Nafion. I did fuel cell research using this polymer as the proton exchange membrane. One of the other students was using it as a muscle. you coat it in platinum after stretching it in one direction. The muscle (when hydrated) will bend perpendicular to the orientation due to stretching. Then you apply a voltage and ... voila.
psyclist112 4 years ago
What kind of polymer is this???
Polypyrrole bilayer???
Caelsus 4 years ago
@Caelsus - As was said by psyclist112, its probably Nafion 117 (Perfluorosulfonic Acid) coated in Platinum or Gold. Also possible is Flemion, (which is Perfluorocarboxylic Acid). Both are classed in the Electro Active Polymer subgroup "Ionic Polymer Metal Composites" (IPMC)
Normal voltage required is between 1-3V. It is a "Wet EAP" which means it constantly needs to be either in a solvent (water etc) or when taken out and actuated "Dry", must be re-immersed occasionally
fergalcoulter 1 year ago
@Caelsus - As was said by psyclist112, its probably Nafion 117 (Perfluorosulfonic Acid) coated in Platinum or Gold. Also possible is Flemion, (which is Perfluorocarboxylic Acid). Both are classed in the Electro Active Polymer subgroup "Ionic Polymer Metal Composites" (IPMC)
Normal voltage required is between 1-3V. It is a "Wet EAP" which means it constantly needs to be either in a solvent (water etc) or when taken out and actuated "Dry", must be re-immersed occasionally
fergalcoulter 1 year ago
I love to see how this develops...
Kilen81 4 years ago
The light weight, clean and silent actuation is also appealing in the medical sector especially for portable devices. * Blood Pressure Cuffs * Endoscopic Surgical Actuators * Endoscopic Surgery Camera and Lens Positioners * Haptic Feedback Devices * Infusion Pumps, including Disposable * Massaging Devices * Patient Positioners * Surgical Tools * Proportional Valves * Ventilator Pumps * Ventilator Valves
lynlimer 4 years ago
check this out:
EPAM™ technology can be applied to both medical devices as well as medical equipment. With the drive to lower costs in medical devices EPAM™ offers a compelling low cost platform for pumps, valves, and other actuation devices. In volumes, the battery-friendly EPAM™ devices can be applicable for disposal devices and can conform with FDA and other local health standards.
lynlimer 4 years ago
This video doesn't exactly give me any idea of scale, voltage required, how much force it can deliver or is it safe?
Irishfreedom 4 years ago
This technology is "new"
This is showing that we are getting some where.
lynlimer 4 years ago
Yeah but new doesn't mean getting somewhere, it being feasibly pliable in the modern world as a functional piece of engineering is "getting" somewhere. If its not efficient or better than what we already have, its useless
Irishfreedom 4 years ago
Every new technoligy has its "childhood"
Sorry my bad language :)
lynlimer 4 years ago
@Irishfreedom Just because something isn't functional doesn't mean it's useless. Any knowledge gained by experimentation is always useful. Most of our knowledge of science comes from failure rather than those "Eureka!" moments.
PacoBell 1 year ago