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Dynamic mechanics and electric field analysis of an ICPF actuated fish-like underwater microrobot

  • Baofeng Gao*
  • , Shuxiang Guo
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Kagawa University
  • Harbin Engineering University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

As the development of the ICPF (ionic conducting polymer films) actuator in MEMS, it has been one of the most interested materials due to its large bending deflection, high mechanical deformation, low excitation voltage, low density and manufacturing cost. In this paper, we will present the Cube Minimum Unit Model according to the hypothesis of considerable mechanical deformation principle of the ICPF actuator, and discuss the material relationships for ICPF actuator being recognized as a isotropic material, and show the equations of the forces, bending moment and transverse shear forces. We also give the electric field and stress analysis of the ICPF actuator based on the equivalent electrical circuit model and resolve the subject of output stress control based on the open-loop response. For the fish-like underwater microrobot, the ICPF actuated fish fin is an important mechanism, we will use ANSYS to give the dynamics analysis and improve the moving performance of the fish-like underwater microrobot by revising the shape of fish fin.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2011
Pages330-335
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2011 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 15 Aug 2011 → 16 Aug 2011

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL
ISSN (Print)2161-8151

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChongqing
Period15/08/11 → 16/08/11

Keywords

  • ANSYS
  • Cube Minimum Unit Model
  • ICPF actuator
  • fish-like underwater microrobot

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