Inverse pneumatic artificial muscles with implantable vascular graft

Konferenz: ACTUATOR 2024 - International Conference and Exhibition on New Actuator Systems and Applications
13.06.2024-14.06.2024 in Wiesbaden, Germany

Tagungsband: GMM-Fb. 110: ACTUATOR 2024

Seiten: 4Sprache: EnglischTyp: PDF

Autoren:
Galassi, Laura; Lorenzon, Lucrezia; Cianchetti, Matteo

Inhalt:
This study aims to design Inverse Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (IPAMs) integrating a commercial implantable vascular graft as deformation-guiding element. Mechanical characterization tests revealed reliable behavior, maximum elongation and contraction up to 160% and -60%, respectively, and a tensile force up to 23 N. The proposed IPAM offers design flexibility for different application related requirements, such as force, dimensions and strain. This study represents an initial step toward a fully soft and biocompatible IPAM suitable for implantable soft robotic applications.