Control of non-linear actuator of artificial muscles for the use in low-cost robotics prosthetics limbs

• Main Authors: Atikah, N.A., Weng, L.Y., Anuar, A., Fat, C.C., Sahari, K.S.M., Abidin, I.Z.
• Format: Conference Paper
• Language: English
• Published: 2018

Currently, the methods of actuating robotic-based prosthetic limbs are moving away from bulky actuators to more fluid materials such as artificial muscles. The main disadvantages of these artificial muscles are their high cost of manufacturing, low-force generation, cumbersome and complex controls....