An IPMC Actuated 3D Swimming Microrobot and its Propulsive Efficiency Analysis
2009 ◽
Vol 419-420
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pp. 785-788
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An Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMC) actuated 3D swimming microrobot is presented first. Inspired by biologic fins, passive plastic fin is attached to the IPMC strip to increase the thrust. Infrared sensors are equipped for wireless control and autonomous navigation. Then propulsive efficiency analyses are carried out. From the water electrolysis influence analysis of the IPMC, the best working voltage is confirmed. Finally, a two parts IPMC actuator is presented to improve the propulsive efficiency of the microrobot after the analysis of propulsive efficiency of caudal fin.
2015 ◽
Vol 22
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pp. 13-20
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2014 ◽
Vol 23
(4)
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pp. 045015
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2014 ◽
Vol 20
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pp. 1-10
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