Development of Magnetorheological Hydraulic Linear Actuator

2016.4 – 2016.9

Sponsored by NEDO, The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Japan

In this period, I learned how to make parts by using SolidWorks also knowledge about the electrical circuit and LabVIEW programming. We achieved backdrivability of the hydraulic actuator by using magnetorheological fluid.

Development of Magnetorheological Hydraulic Rotary Actuator

2016.4 – Now

Sponsored by NEDO, cooperating with Nagoya Institute of Technology

In this project, I worked with my team members to build the prototype independently. I mastered SolidWorks as well as ANSYS for magnetic field analysis. The minimize of MRF actuator also has been done, which obtains good backdrivability. Next, we will cooperate with Nagoya Institute of Technology to analyze the magnetic field and flow rate to optimize the MRF actuator.

Design of a Damping Factor, Elasticity, Inertia Variable Mechanism

2017.4 – 2018.2

In this project, I helped a senior student build a machine with variable impedances, including damping factor, elasticity, and inertia. In this project, I also created a mechanism with adjustable inertia, so that the robot is able to move fast and efficient.

Design of an Anti-Sedimentation Magnetorheological Fluid (MRF)

2017.9 – NOW

Sponsored by NEDO, cooperating with Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.

Based on our experience, the sedimentation of MRF can affect the performance of MR actuator. Therefore, we cooperated with Nippon Paint to fabricate an anti-sedimentation MRF from the medium, additive, and magnetic substances. The MRF also tested in MRF damper, the results show our MRF is superior to the commercial product.

Design of a Soft Robot by using Magnetorheological Elastomers (MREs)

2017.10 – NOW

Sponsored by NEDO, cooperating with Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. and Nagoya Institute of Technology

We developed a new MRE, the weight ratio of magnetic particles increases to 75 wt%. Now, the MRE suction cup has been done, the deformation can be generated, which can be used for soft robotics.

Design of MR devices

2018.4 – NOW

Sponsored by NEDO, cooperating with Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.

In order to develop a robot system for pHRI, we try to improve the hardware by smart material, such as MRF. And now, we start to make MR devices, such as MR actuator, MR hand, and MR clutch. Nippon Paint also supports us to fabricate new MRF that fit for different applications.

ANA AVATAR XPRIZE COMPETITION

2019-Now

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