Keyword

variable stiffness

Description: The capacity of a material, structure, or device to change its resistance to deformation, studied in robotics and mechanical engineering.

Primary topic: Soft Robotics and Applications (24%)

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Motion control for advanced mechatronics

1996 · K. Ohnishi, M. Shibata, et al. · IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics · 1,892

Variable impedance actuators: A review

2013 · B. Vanderborght, A. Albu-Schaeffer, et al. · Robotics and Autonomous Systems · 1,009

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Soft Robot Arm Inspired by the Octopus

2012 · Cecilia Laschi, Matteo Cianchetti, et al. · Advanced Robotics · 977

The Magnetoviscoelastic Response of Elastomer Composites Consisting of Ferrous Particles Embedded in a Polymer Matrix

1996 · Mark R. Jolly, J. David Carlson, et al. · Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures · 535

Applications of shape memory alloys in civil engineering structures—Overview, limits and new ideas

2005 · L. Janke, C. Czaderski, et al. · Materials and Structures · 498

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Dielectric Elastomer Artificial Muscle: Materials Innovations and Device Explorations

2019 · Yu Qiu, Elric Zhang, et al. · Accounts of Chemical Research · 380

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Morphing aircraft based on smart materials and structures: A state-of-the-art review

2016 · Jian Sun, Qinghua Guan, et al. · Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures · 369

Shape Memory Alloy-Based Soft Gripper with Variable Stiffness for Compliant and Effective Grasping

2017 · Wei Wang, Sung-Hoon Ahn · Soft Robotics · 356

A Novel, Variable Stiffness Robotic Gripper Based on Integrated Soft Actuating and Particle Jamming

2016 · Ying Wei, Yonghua Chen, et al. · Soft Robotics · 331

A soft exoskeleton for hand assistive and rehabilitation application using pneumatic actuators with variable stiffness

2015 · Hong Kai Yap, Jeong Hoon Lim, et al. · Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation/Proceedings · 309

A Stiffness-Adjustable Hyperredundant Manipulator Using a Variable Neutral-Line Mechanism for Minimally Invasive Surgery

2013 · Yong-Jae Kim, Shanbao Cheng, et al. · IEEE Transactions on Robotics · 298

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Variable stiffness material and structural concepts for morphing applications

2013 · Izabela K. Kuder, Andres F. Arrieta, et al. · Progress in Aerospace Sciences · 296

Dielectric elastomer artificial muscle actuators: toward biomimetic motion

2002 · Ron Pelrine, Roy D. Kornbluh, et al. · Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 276

Bio-Inspired Vibration Isolation: Methodology and Design

2021 · Ge Yan, Hong-Xiang Zou, et al. · Applied Mechanics Reviews · 249

Soft Robotic Manipulators: Designs, Actuation, Stiffness Tuning, and Sensing

2021 · Weiqiang Dou, Guoliang Zhong, et al. · Advanced Materials Technologies · 238

An origami-inspired structure with graded stiffness

2017 · Jiayao Ma, Jichao Song, et al. · International Journal of Mechanical Sciences · 237

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Bioinspired Robotic Fingers Based on Pneumatic Actuator and 3D Printing of Smart Material

2017 · Yang Yang, Yonghua Chen, et al. · Soft Robotics · 234

A review of 3D printing processes and materials for soft robotics

2020 · Yee Ling Yap, Swee Leong Sing, et al. · Rapid Prototyping Journal · 227

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A tank-based approach to impedance control with variable stiffness

2013 · Federica Ferraguti, Cristian Secchi, et al. · Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation/Proceedings · 217

Tendon-Based Stiffening for a Pneumatically Actuated Soft Manipulator

2016 · Ali Shiva, Agostino Stilli, et al. · IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters · 216

Mechanically transformative electronics, sensors, and implantable devices

2019 · Sang-Hyuk Byun, Joo Yong Sim, et al. · Science Advances · 206

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Magnetorheological elastomers in tunable vibration absorbers

2001 · John M. Ginder, William F. Schlotter, et al. · Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE · 201

Magnetic Continuum Device with Variable Stiffness for Minimally Invasive Surgery

2019 · Christophe Chautems, Alice Tonazzini, et al. · Advanced Intelligent Systems · 194

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Asymmetric Bimanual Control of Dual-Arm Exoskeletons for Human-Cooperative Manipulations

2017 · Zhijun Li, Bo Huang, et al. · IEEE Transactions on Robotics · 193

Semi-active variable stiffness vibration control of vehicle seat suspension using an MR elastomer isolator

2011 · Haiping Du, Weihua Li, et al. · Smart Materials and Structures · 193

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Works count: 3,498

Citation count: 42,880