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Design Of A Proprioceptive Actuator Utilizing A Cycloidal Gearbox, Craig John Kimball
Design Of A Proprioceptive Actuator Utilizing A Cycloidal Gearbox, Craig John Kimball
Master's Theses
Legged robotics creates the demand for high torque compact actuators able to develop high instantaneous torque. Proprioceptive actuator design theory is a design theory that removes the need for a torque feedback device and relies on the stiffness in the leg for absorbing the high Ground Impact Forces created by walking locomotion. It utilizes a high torque density motor paired with a gearbox with a high gear ratio for torque multiplication. Previously work has been done to design a proprioceptive actuator design that utilizes a planetary gearbox to create a modular low-cost actuator for legged robotics. The purpose of this …
Autonomous Material Refill For Swarm 3d Printing, William C. Jones
Autonomous Material Refill For Swarm 3d Printing, William C. Jones
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
3D printing currently offers robust and cheap rapid prototyping solutions. While standard 3D printing remains at the periphery of mass production, the technology serves as a starting point for the development of swarm manufacturing. Since swarm manufacturing is predicated upon autonomy, swarm technology companies such as AMBOTS are seeking to minimize human involvement in the swarm’s functions. At present, the 3D printing swarm consists of the printers, a transporter which can take them between job sites, and the floor tiles which provide power and support the build surfaces. To add to this ecosystem, this project is focused on the design …