Assessment of the Suitability of Selected Linear Actuators for the Implementation of the Load-Adaptive Biological Principle of Redundant Motion Generation

Bartz M, Jüttner M, Halmos F, Uhlich E, Klein M, Drumm P, Dreßler E, Martin S, Walter J, Franke J, Wartzack S (2024)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

Biomimetics Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI)

Book Volume: 9

Pages Range: 236

Issue: 4

DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9040236

Abstract

The load-adaptive behavior of the muscles in the human musculoskeletal system offers great potential for minimizing resource and energy requirements in many technical systems, especially in drive technology and robotics. However, the lack of knowledge about suitable technical linear actuators that can reproduce the load-adaptive behavior of biological muscles in technology is a major reason for the lack of successful implementation of this biological principle. In this paper, therefore, the different types of linear actuators are investigated. The focus is particularly on artificial muscles and rope pulls. The study is based on literature, on the one hand, and on two physical demonstrators in the form of articulated robots, on the other hand. The studies show that ropes are currently the best way to imitate the load-adaptive behavior of the biological model in technology. This is especially illustrated in the context of this paper by the discussion of different advantages and disadvantages of the technical linear actuators, where ropes, among other things, have a good mechanical and control behavior, which is very advantageous for use in an adaptive system. Finally, the next steps for future research are outlined to conclude how ropes can be used as linear actuators to transfer load-adaptive lightweight design into technical applications.

Authors with CRIS profile

Marcel Bartz Chair of Engineering Design Michael Jüttner Chair of Engineering Design Fabian Halmos Chair of Engineering Design Jonas Walter Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Sandro Wartzack Chair of Engineering Design

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APA:

Bartz, M., Jüttner, M., Halmos, F., Uhlich, E., Klein, M., Drumm, P.,... Wartzack, S. (2024). Assessment of the Suitability of Selected Linear Actuators for the Implementation of the Load-Adaptive Biological Principle of Redundant Motion Generation. Biomimetics, 9, 236. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9040236

MLA:

Bartz, Marcel, et al. "Assessment of the Suitability of Selected Linear Actuators for the Implementation of the Load-Adaptive Biological Principle of Redundant Motion Generation." Biomimetics 9 (2024): 236.

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