Abstract
There are many various movements in the natural world. Peristalsis motion like an earthworm is useful to progress in any confined spaces. In this study, our purpose is development of earthworm robot which is useful to progress in the narrow pipe. An actuator of the earthworm robot was BioMetal Fiber (BMF series) which is one of the shape memory alloys. BMF, elongated at room temperature, becomes stiff and sharply contract when a current is fed through it. The mechanism of using BMF is lighter and smaller than any other mechanisms, such as DC motor, servo motor and air pressure.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec)
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
