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 ====== Generalities ====== ====== Generalities ======
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   * Performance requirements   * Performance requirements
-  * Force Control in Displacement (>1 cm +  * Force Control in Displacement (>1 cm) 
-  * Smoothness, minimum vibration needed to perceive a stimulus (ideal 250Hz +  * Smoothness, minimum vibration needed to perceive a stimulus (ideal 250Hz) 
-  * Speed and Bandwidth: Response time (<1 sec +  * Speed and Bandwidth: Response time (<1 sec) 
-  * Resolution (<3 cm+  * Resolution (<3 cm)
   * Fabrication issues   * Fabrication issues
-  * Parts (< 10 euro/taxel +  * Parts (< 10 euro/taxel) 
-  * Labor (?? +  * Labor (??) 
-  * Assembly (time and difficulty +  * Assembly (time and difficulty) 
-  * Durability (child-proofness+  * Durability (child-proofness)
   * Maintenance   * Maintenance
   * Efficiency: Power consumption   * Efficiency: Power consumption
   * Quiescent power consumption should be low   * Quiescent power consumption should be low
   * Active power consumption should be not too high   * Active power consumption should be not too high
-  * Especially for electrical actuators (<10W?+  * Especially for electrical actuators (<10W?)
   * Consider limiting the number of possibly simultaneously active taxels to <100%   * Consider limiting the number of possibly simultaneously active taxels to <100%
-  * Heat dissipation (see Power above+  * Heat dissipation (see Power above)
   * Safety   * Safety
   * Physical Dimension   * Physical Dimension
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   * Mondotronix Bulk SMA Filament/NiTi Springs/Etc:    * Mondotronix Bulk SMA Filament/NiTi Springs/Etc: 
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 ==== Pneumatic ==== ==== Pneumatic ====
  
-{{http://www.anver.com/images/components/bottling/pickers/ip_group.jpg|NIL}}  * NIL+{{http://www.anver.com/images/components/bottling/pickers/ip_group.jpg|NIL}}
   [[http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/end_effect_ip_series.htm]]   [[http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/end_effect_ip_series.htm]]
   *  (http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/end_effect_ip_series.htm   *  (http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/end_effect_ip_series.htm
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   * Air Bladder Actuators    * Air Bladder Actuators 
-  {{http://www.anver.com/images/components/BotlGrHR2.jpg|NIL}}  * NIL+  {{http://www.anver.com/images/components/BotlGrHR2.jpg|NIL}}
   [[http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/hi_res_end_effect_pic.htm]]   [[http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/hi_res_end_effect_pic.htm]]
   *  (http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/hi_res_end_effect_pic.htm   *  (http://www.anver.com/document/bottling_end-effectors/hi_res_end_effect_pic.htm
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   * Shadow Air Muscles    * Shadow Air Muscles 
-  [[/cgi-bin/edit/Main/ImagesCo?topicparent=Main.ProjectLytaMaterialsResearch|Create this topic]]<sup>(?)</sup>[[http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html]]+http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html
   *  (http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html   *  (http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html
   * In single quantities, $17 plus $18 for a (SMA-based) valve.   * In single quantities, $17 plus $18 for a (SMA-based) valve.
  
   * Another model      * Another model   
- 
- 
   * Air Muscles    * Air Muscles 
-  [[http://www.robotstoreuk.com/ACTUATORS/ACTUATORS.htm 
   * Robot store UK   * Robot store UK
                                                                        http://www.robotstoreuk.com/ACTUATORS/ACTUATORS.htm                                                                        http://www.robotstoreuk.com/ACTUATORS/ACTUATORS.htm
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   * Other Pneumatic Suppliers    * Other Pneumatic Suppliers 
  
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- 
-[[http://www.halkey-roberts.com/moreinfo.asp?pic=1&amp;ID=355 
   * as used in current muscles   * as used in current muscles
                                                                              http://www.halkey-roberts.com/moreinfo.asp?pic=1&amp;ID=355                                                                              http://www.halkey-roberts.com/moreinfo.asp?pic=1&amp;ID=355
-  [[http://www.parker.com/EAD/displayCatalog.asp?menu_parkerid=46&amp;menu_gid=2&amp;menu_divid=336&amp;catid=5250&amp;catdesc=FCM703%20%20KNOBLESS%20MINIATURE%20RIGHT%20ANGLE%20FLOW%20CONTROL&amp;subcatid=10678&amp;viewtype=1&amp;sMode=Details+ 
   * similar but smaller (and much more expensive i think   * similar but smaller (and much more expensive i think
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     http://www.parker.com/EAD/displayCatalog.asp?menu_parkerid=46&amp;menu_gid=2&amp;menu_divid=336&amp;catid=5250&amp;catdesc=FCM703%20%20KNOBLESS%20MINIATURE%20RIGHT%20ANGLE%20FLOW%20CONTROL&amp;subcatid=10678&amp;viewtype=1&amp;sMode=Details                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     http://www.parker.com/EAD/displayCatalog.asp?menu_parkerid=46&amp;menu_gid=2&amp;menu_divid=336&amp;catid=5250&amp;catdesc=FCM703%20%20KNOBLESS%20MINIATURE%20RIGHT%20ANGLE%20FLOW%20CONTROL&amp;subcatid=10678&amp;viewtype=1&amp;sMode=Details
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   * Flow Control Valves    * Flow Control Valves 
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 ==== Piezo ==== ==== Piezo ====
  
-[[http://www.piezo.com+
   * Piezo Motor/Actuator Kit: $499   * Piezo Motor/Actuator Kit: $499
  
   * Piezos: Piezo-Industrial Meisters : See  http://www.piezo.com   * Piezos: Piezo-Industrial Meisters : See  http://www.piezo.com
-  [[http://www.empa.ch + 
-  * Piezoelectric Composites (Actuators+Sensors): Active piezoelectric composites are constituted of uniaxially oriented piezoceramic fibres sandwiched between two interdigitated electrodes and embedded in a polymer matrix +  * Piezoelectric Composites (Actuators+Sensors): Active piezoelectric composites are constituted of uniaxially oriented piezoceramic fibres sandwiched between two interdigitated electrodes and embedded in a polymer matrix  http://www.empa.ch >      Materials > Adaptive Materials Systems
-                                      http://www.empa.ch +
-                                       >      Materials > Adaptive Materials Systems+
  
 [[http://www.empa.ch/plugin/image/empa/2156]] [[http://www.empa.ch/plugin/image/empa/2156]]
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 image: image:
- http://www.empa.ch/plugin/image/empa/2156+ {{http://www.empa.ch/plugin/image/empa/2156}} 
  
 ==== RC Servo ==== ==== RC Servo ====
  
-[[http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/display.asp?pid=93 +  * Mondotronics sells a servo controller and 6 servo trial kit ($120): http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/display.asp?pid=93
-  * Mondotronics sells a servo controller and 6 servo trial kit ($120): +
-                                                                        http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/display.asp?pid=93 +
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 ==== Polymer ==== ==== Polymer ====
  
-[[https://www.world-congress.net/registration1.htm +  * kits and samples of different polymer based artificial muscles: https://www.world-congress.net/registration1.htm 
-  * kits and samples of different polymer based artificial muscles: +  * polymer actuators: http://www.eamex.co.jp/index_e.html
-                                                                  https://www.world-congress.net/registration1.htm +
- +
- +
- +
-[[http://www.eamex.co.jp/index_e.html +
-  * polymer actuators: +
-                                                     http://www.eamex.co.jp/index_e.html+
  
  
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 ==== Piezo ==== ==== Piezo ====
  
-[[http://www.piezo.com 
   * Piezo Generator/Sensor Kit: $499   * Piezo Generator/Sensor Kit: $499
  
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-[[http://robotica.mecc.polimi.it/ricerche_incorso/biorobotica/MIT.htm]] +  *  http://robotica.mecc.polimi.it/ricerche_incorso/biorobotica/MIT.htm
-  *  (http://robotica.mecc.polimi.it/ricerche_incorso/biorobotica/MIT.htm+
  
  
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 [[http://www.cis.plym.ac.uk/cis/InsectRobotics/Resources.htm]] [[http://www.cis.plym.ac.uk/cis/InsectRobotics/Resources.htm]]
   *  (http://www.cis.plym.ac.uk/cis/InsectRobotics/Resources.htm   *  (http://www.cis.plym.ac.uk/cis/InsectRobotics/Resources.htm
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-{{http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/images/large/3-137.GIF|NIL}}<html><center></center></html> +{{http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/images/large/3-137.GIF}} 
-[[http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/list.asp?cid=50]] + 
-  *  (http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/list.asp?cid=50 +  *  http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/list.asp?cid=50 
-  * Activation requires about 1V/5A (5W+  * Activation requires about 1V/5A (5W)
   * 2 cm throw   * 2 cm throw
   * Moderate actuation time should allow some rough positioning.   * Moderate actuation time should allow some rough positioning.
  
-  **Very**  * sturdy looking.+**Very** sturdy looking.
  
-  **Temperature****Actuation time**  * Drawbacks:   (hot, 60-90C), +**Temperature** 
-                                             (Several seconds +
-  * Conclusion: Tricky balance between power, heat, and actuation time.+
  
-  * NIL+**Actuation time**  
  
 +  * Drawbacks:   (hot, 60-90C),  Several seconds
 +  * Conclusion: Tricky balance between power, heat, and actuation time.
  
  
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-{{http://www.nanomuscle.com/images/nano_w_clip.jpg|NIL}}<html><center></center></html> +{{http://www.nanomuscle.com/images/nano_w_clip.jpg}} 
-[[http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/list.asp?cid=42 + 
-  * Retail: + 
-                                                                     http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/list.asp?cid=42+  * Retail:  http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/list.asp?cid=42
   * mondotronics also distribute in quantity.   * mondotronics also distribute in quantity.
   * The nanomuscle version embeds key parts of the electronics, simplifying integration.   * The nanomuscle version embeds key parts of the electronics, simplifying integration.
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   * Note: 5-pack costs $100 = $20 x 5.  Presumably in volume we could do better.   * Note: 5-pack costs $100 = $20 x 5.  Presumably in volume we could do better.
  
-  [[http://www.nanomuscle.com+
   * Manufacturer's page:   * Manufacturer's page:
                                              http://www.nanomuscle.com                                              http://www.nanomuscle.com
  
  
-  * NIL+  * 
  
  
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-{{http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/images/small/BioMetal_Helix_x4.gif|NIL}}<html><center></center></html> +{{http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/images/small/BioMetal_Helix_x4.gif|}}<html><center></center></html>
-[[http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog+
   * available here   * available here
                                                      http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog                                                      http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog
  
  
-  * NIL+  * 
  
  
  
-[[http://www.tiniaerospace.com/actuators.html 
   * L'image:   * L'image:
  
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-{{http://www.tiniaerospace.com/images/prodactuators.jpg|NIL}}<html><center></center></html>+{{http://www.tiniaerospace.com/images/prodactuators.jpg}}
  
   * One concern with these devices: they cannot be left powered for too long, or they will overheat.   * One concern with these devices: they cannot be left powered for too long, or they will overheat.
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 ===== Pneumatic ===== ===== Pneumatic =====
  
-[[http://www.shadow.org.uk/projects/zephyrus.shtml 
   * A Shadow robot company project PNEUMATIC INSECT.  Interesting and specific demonstration:   * A Shadow robot company project PNEUMATIC INSECT.  Interesting and specific demonstration:
                                                                   http://www.shadow.org.uk/projects/zephyrus.shtml                                                                   http://www.shadow.org.uk/projects/zephyrus.shtml
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-**beautiful**[[http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/start.asp+**beautiful** 
   * Shop by picture:   * Shop by picture:
                                                                            http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/start.asp                                                                            http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/start.asp
-  [[http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/DefaultBAResult.asp?ID=187594&amp;L=001+
   * Fluidic muscles:   * Fluidic muscles:
                                                                                             http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/DefaultBAResult.asp?ID=187594&amp;L=001                                                                                             http://catalog.festo.com/enu/asp/DefaultBAResult.asp?ID=187594&amp;L=001
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-[[http://www.merlinsystemscorp.com/pages/html/humaniformmuscle.html 
   * L'image:   * L'image:
  
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-{{http://www.merlinsystemscorp.com/pages/assets/images/muscle2.jpg|NIL}}<html><center></center></html>+{{http://www.merlinsystemscorp.com/pages/assets/images/muscle2.jpg}}
  
   * Unlike some similar products, these might be cheap enough.   * Unlike some similar products, these might be cheap enough.
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-{{http://www.shadow.org.uk/images/airmuscle-thumb-30mm.jpg|NIL}}<html><center></center></html> +{{http://www.shadow.org.uk/images/airmuscle-thumb-30mm.jpg|}} 
-[[http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html+
   * Also   * Also
                                                                           http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html                                                                           http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle.html
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   * L'image:   * L'image:
  
-  * NIL+  *  
  
 +{{http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle01.jpg|}}
  
-{{http://www.imagesco.com/catalog/airmuscle/AirMuscle01.jpg|NIL}}<html><center></center></html> 
  
-[[http://www.robotstoreuk.com/ACTUATORS/ACTUATORS.htm 
   * Robot store UK   * Robot store UK
                                                                      http://www.robotstoreuk.com/ACTUATORS/ACTUATORS.htm                                                                      http://www.robotstoreuk.com/ACTUATORS/ACTUATORS.htm
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 [[http://www.robotstoreuk.com/SENSORS%2BVISION/MerlinStretchSensor/MerStretchSensor.htm]] [[http://www.robotstoreuk.com/SENSORS%2BVISION/MerlinStretchSensor/MerStretchSensor.htm]]
   *  (http://www.robotstoreuk.com/SENSORS%2BVISION/MerlinStretchSensor/MerStretchSensor.htm   *  (http://www.robotstoreuk.com/SENSORS%2BVISION/MerlinStretchSensor/MerStretchSensor.htm
-  * Changes resistance as it stretches (100 Ohm/cm+  * Changes resistance as it stretches (100 Ohm/cm)
  
   * The Merlin stretch sensor:    * The Merlin stretch sensor: 
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 ===== Piezo ===== ===== Piezo =====
  
-[[http://www.piezo.com 
   * Piezo Motor/Actuator Kit: $499   * Piezo Motor/Actuator Kit: $499
   * Une Image:   * Une Image:
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-{{http://www.piezo.com/media/sftndqmb.jpg|NIL}}<html><center></center></html>+{{http://www.piezo.com/media/sftndqmb.jpg|}}
  
  
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   * Many other RC servo suppliers   * Many other RC servo suppliers
  
-  [[http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3220/servobasics.html 
   * RC servo basics:   * RC servo basics:
                                                                                 http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3220/servobasics.html                                                                                 http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3220/servobasics.html
   * Une Image:   * Une Image:
  
-{{http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/images/small/3-436_sscandservos.GIF|NIL}}<html><center></center></html>+{{http://www.mondotronics.com/catalog/images/small/3-436_sscandservos.GIF|}}
  
  
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 ===== Electric other ===== ===== Electric other =====
  
-[[http://capital2.capital.edu/admin-staff/dalthoff/lim.html 
   * A linear motor primer:   * A linear motor primer:
                                                                            http://capital2.capital.edu/admin-staff/dalthoff/lim.html                                                                            http://capital2.capital.edu/admin-staff/dalthoff/lim.html
  
  
- 
-[[http://www.servomag.com/lin/linear.htm 
   * Brushless linear actuators:   * Brushless linear actuators:
-                                                        http://www.servomag.com/lin/linear.htm +http://www.servomag.com/lin/linear.htm 
-                                                         (5-6 mm displacement, 4 pounds force, about 16W consumed, positionable+ (5-6 mm displacement, 4 pounds force, about 16W consumed, positionable
  
  
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-{{http://www.elero.biz/img/prod_lin_picolo_gr.jpg|NIL}} +{{http://www.elero.biz/img/prod_lin_picolo_gr.jpg}}
-<html><center> +
-(.+
  
-</center></html> 
   * These seem to draw a great deal of power, however.   * These seem to draw a great deal of power, however.
  
-  [[http://www.elero.biz/prod/index=linear.php3?Lang=en&amp;Ber=prod&amp;ContVar=2&amp;SubVar=57&amp;iAID=]] +  *  http://www.elero.biz/prod/index=linear.php3?Lang=en&amp;Ber=prod&amp;ContVar=2&amp;SubVar=57&amp;iAID=
-  *  (http://www.elero.biz/prod/index=linear.php3?Lang=en&amp;Ber=prod&amp;ContVar=2&amp;SubVar=57&amp;iAID=+
  
  
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-  * NIL +  * 
- +
- +
-{{http://www.elero.biz/img/prod_lin_econom.jpg|NIL}}<html><center> +
-(.+
  
-</center></html> 
  
 +{{http://www.elero.biz/img/prod_lin_econom.jpg}}
  
          *These are used in slat/blind adjustment, tilting things, etc.  Has many great features and options, but, again, suspect power consumption (operating at 24V DC or 230V AC) may be too high.          *These are used in slat/blind adjustment, tilting things, etc.  Has many great features and options, but, again, suspect power consumption (operating at 24V DC or 230V AC) may be too high.
  
-[[http://www.detroitcoil.com 
   * Coil Solenoids from Detroit Coil:   * Coil Solenoids from Detroit Coil:
                                             http://www.detroitcoil.com                                             http://www.detroitcoil.com
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-[[http://www.eaiinfo.com/page18.html 
   * Vibro Tactile Actuators: Tacter, VIBROTACTILE TRANSDUCERS: Currently, boards driving up to 12 tactors are available with serial or parallel interfaces, and in a PC104 format. USB and PCI compatible boards will be available in early 2003. All EAI’s driver/interface boards incorporate an on-board processor which can be pre-programmed to provide a variety of tactile outputs, or “patterns”, in response to simple processor commands.   * Vibro Tactile Actuators: Tacter, VIBROTACTILE TRANSDUCERS: Currently, boards driving up to 12 tactors are available with serial or parallel interfaces, and in a PC104 format. USB and PCI compatible boards will be available in early 2003. All EAI’s driver/interface boards incorporate an on-board processor which can be pre-programmed to provide a variety of tactile outputs, or “patterns”, in response to simple processor commands.
                                                     http://www.eaiinfo.com/page18.html                                                     http://www.eaiinfo.com/page18.html
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 ===== Polymer ===== ===== Polymer =====
  
-[[http://ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov/nasa-nde/lommas/eap/EAP-web.htm 
   * NASA's Worldwide electroactive polymer actuator webhub:   * NASA's Worldwide electroactive polymer actuator webhub:
-                                                                           http://ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov/nasa-nde/lommas/eap/EAP-web.htm+                   http://ndeaa.jpl.nasa.gov/nasa-nde/lommas/eap/EAP-web.htm
  
  
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-[[http://micromecha.skku.ac.kr/research/project/brailletactile.htm 
   * Page (in japanese) showing a prototype braille tactile display based on electroactive polymer actuators:   * Page (in japanese) showing a prototype braille tactile display based on electroactive polymer actuators:
-                                                                                  http://micromecha.skku.ac.kr/research/project/brailletactile.htm+                          http://micromecha.skku.ac.kr/research/project/brailletactile.htm
  
  
  
-  * Artificial muscles and miscle fibres made with ion-conductive polymers and EAPs: fromhttp://www.eamex.co.jp/index_e.html+  * Artificial muscles and miscle fibres made with ion-conductive polymers and EAPs: from http://www.eamex.co.jp/index_e.html
  
- 
-[[http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mmmeng/research/pmt/vr_projects.html 
   * Prototype actuator arrays made from shape memory alloys and electrorheological sandwiches:   * Prototype actuator arrays made from shape memory alloys and electrorheological sandwiches:
-                                                                           http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mmmeng/research/pmt/vr_projects.html+                   http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mmmeng/research/pmt/vr_projects.html
  
  
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 ===== Push-Pull Cables ===== ===== Push-Pull Cables =====
  
-[[http://www.push-pull.com 
   * e.g.  http://www.push-pull.com   * e.g.  http://www.push-pull.com
   * Advantage: isolate electromechanical elements from panels   * Advantage: isolate electromechanical elements from panels
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 ===== Other Actuator Tech ===== ===== Other Actuator Tech =====
-[[/cgi-bin/view/Main/ActuatorTechnology|NIL]]+[[Actuator Technology]]
  
 ====== Sensors ====== ====== Sensors ======
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 [[http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=pressuresensor]] [[http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=pressuresensor]]
   *  (http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=pressuresensor   *  (http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=pressuresensor
-  {{http://www.rhodeschroma.com/content/pressuresensor/figure03.jpg|NIL}}  * NIL+ 
 +  {{http://www.rhodeschroma.com/content/pressuresensor/figure03.jpg}}  
  
  
   * Notes regarding the construction of a pressure-sensing matrix such as an electronic keyboard:    * Notes regarding the construction of a pressure-sensing matrix such as an electronic keyboard: 
  
- 
- 
-[[http://www.piezo.com 
   * Piezo:  http://www.piezo.com   * Piezo:  http://www.piezo.com
                                        and many other suppliers.                                        and many other suppliers.
  
  
-[[http://www.msiusa.com/schaevitz/products/index.html 
   * Linear-Displacement sensors:   * Linear-Displacement sensors:
-                                                                     http://www.msiusa.com/schaevitz/products/index.html+             http://www.msiusa.com/schaevitz/products/index.html
  
  
  
-**arrays**[[http://www.steadlands.com]] +**arrays** [[http://www.steadlands.com]] 
-  *  (http://www.steadlands.com +  *  http://www.steadlands.com 
-  [[http://www.interlink.com]] +  *  http://www.interlink.com
-  *  (http://www.interlink.com+
  
  
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- 
-[[http://www.tactex.com 
   * See e.g.  http://www.tactex.com   * See e.g.  http://www.tactex.com
  
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- 
-[[http://www.emfit.com/technology 
   * Emfit - permanently charged electret film, converts mechanical stress into proportionate electrical energy (and vice versa):   * Emfit - permanently charged electret film, converts mechanical stress into proportionate electrical energy (and vice versa):
                                                  http://www.emfit.com/technology                                                  http://www.emfit.com/technology
-  [[/cgi-bin/edit/Main/GelForce?topicparent=Main.ProjectLytaMaterialsResearch|Create this topic]]<sup>(?)</sup>[[http://www.start.t.u.-tokyo.ac.jp/~kazuto/+ 
 +http://www.start.t.u.-tokyo.ac.jp/~kazuto/ 
   * - measuring both magnitude and direction of force:   * - measuring both magnitude and direction of force:
-                                                                                                                                                                           http://www.start.t.u.-tokyo.ac.jp/~kazuto/ + 
-  [[http://www.eleksen.com/+   http://www.start.t.u.-tokyo.ac.jp/~kazuto/
   * electex - pressure, bend/stretch sensors made from washable fabric:   * electex - pressure, bend/stretch sensors made from washable fabric:
                                            http://www.eleksen.com/                                            http://www.eleksen.com/
-  [[http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/41/9517/---/l=2 
   * active piezoelectric composites for adaptive material systems (both sensing and actuation):   * active piezoelectric composites for adaptive material systems (both sensing and actuation):
-                                                                           http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/41/9517/---/l=2+                   http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/41/9517/---/l=2
  
  
   * tactile sensing    * tactile sensing 
-  [[http://www.sensorprod.com/ 
   * tactile pressure sensors:   * tactile pressure sensors:
                                               http://www.sensorprod.com/                                               http://www.sensorprod.com/
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 ===== Other Sensor Tech ===== ===== Other Sensor Tech =====
-[[/cgi-bin/view/Main/SensorTechnology|NIL]]+[[SensorTechnology|]]
  
 ====== Control ====== ====== Control ======
  
-[[http://www.dmx512-online.com/links.html 
   * DMX links:   * DMX links:
-                                                         http://www.dmx512-online.com/links.html + http://www.dmx512-online.com/links.html
-  [[http://www.parallax.com+
   * Basic stamp:   * Basic stamp:
                                            http://www.parallax.com                                            http://www.parallax.com
-  [[http://www.c-control.de/eng/index.html 
   * Conrad's c-control microcontroller:   * Conrad's c-control microcontroller:
-                                                          http://www.c-control.de/eng/index.html+  http://www.c-control.de/eng/index.html
  
  
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 ==== shock absorption ==== ==== shock absorption ====
-[[http://www.technogel.it+ 
   * technogel (PU, non toxic): shock absorbant, shape memory, balanced pressure distribution, does not harden or age, can withstand 300000 pressure cycles without deformation; does not expand:   * technogel (PU, non toxic): shock absorbant, shape memory, balanced pressure distribution, does not harden or age, can withstand 300000 pressure cycles without deformation; does not expand:
                                          http://www.technogel.it                                          http://www.technogel.it
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-[[http://www.edizone.com/technologies.html]]{{http://www.edizone.com/images/floam1.gif|floam1.gif}}  * fluid foam (floam and z-flo), gelastic, intelligel: +[[http://www.edizone.com/technologies.html]]
-                                                                                                                 http://www.edizone.com/technologies.html+
  
 +{{http://www.edizone.com/images/floam1.gif|floam1.gif}}
 +  * fluid foam (floam and z-flo), gelastic, intelligel:
 + http://www.edizone.com/technologies.html
  
  
-[[http://www.liquicell.com/technology.html 
-  * liquicell: combination of a low viscosity fluid and strategically placed seal points that control the flow of liquid: 
-                                                          http://www.liquicell.com/technology.html 
  
 +  * liquicell: combination of a low viscosity fluid and strategically placed seal points that control the flow of liquid:
 +  http://www.liquicell.com/technology.html
  
  
-[[http://www.gelconcepts.com/ 
   * different visco-elastic gels:   * different visco-elastic gels:
                                              http://www.gelconcepts.com/                                              http://www.gelconcepts.com/
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 ==== stretchable materials ==== ==== stretchable materials ====
-[[http://www.shawmutcorporation.com/markets/custom_solutions.php+
   * darlexx: Darlexx® Stretch Barrier Laminates Darlexx® is an omni-directional spandex warp knit with a layer of a highly breathable elastic monolithic membrane. Windproof, waterproof, and breathable, Darlexx® provides solutions across a broad spectrum of end-product applications, such as warm water diving suits, ski racing suits, clean room hoods, boots, and gloves. Darlexx® comes in a 2-ply or 3-ply construction.   * darlexx: Darlexx® Stretch Barrier Laminates Darlexx® is an omni-directional spandex warp knit with a layer of a highly breathable elastic monolithic membrane. Windproof, waterproof, and breathable, Darlexx® provides solutions across a broad spectrum of end-product applications, such as warm water diving suits, ski racing suits, clean room hoods, boots, and gloves. Darlexx® comes in a 2-ply or 3-ply construction.
-                                                                                http://www.shawmutcorporation.com/markets/custom_solutions.php+                        http://www.shawmutcorporation.com/markets/custom_solutions.php
  
  
  
-[[http://www.accratec.com/cdxa.htm 
   * CDXA Elastic laminate composite: A breathable, stretch, 3-layer laminate consisting of a nonwoven base, elongated strands of Lycra® XA® ( a man-made elastomeric fiber), and a nonwoven cover, bonded together with a hot melt adhesive. There are two types: MDXA in which the Lycra XA strands are laid down in the machine direction, which gives the resulting laminate good elasticity in the machine direction; and CDXA in which the elongated strands are laid down in the cross-machine direction, which gives the resulting laminate good stretch and recovery in the cross direction plus strength and stability in the machine direction. Both of these elastic laminate composites can be tailored to suit individual applications.   * CDXA Elastic laminate composite: A breathable, stretch, 3-layer laminate consisting of a nonwoven base, elongated strands of Lycra® XA® ( a man-made elastomeric fiber), and a nonwoven cover, bonded together with a hot melt adhesive. There are two types: MDXA in which the Lycra XA strands are laid down in the machine direction, which gives the resulting laminate good elasticity in the machine direction; and CDXA in which the elongated strands are laid down in the cross-machine direction, which gives the resulting laminate good stretch and recovery in the cross direction plus strength and stability in the machine direction. Both of these elastic laminate composites can be tailored to suit individual applications.
                                                   http://www.accratec.com/cdxa.htm                                                   http://www.accratec.com/cdxa.htm
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 [[http://www.filltex.com/channel_02/powerspan.html]][[http://www.filltex.com/channel_02/nyspan.html]] [[http://www.filltex.com/channel_02/powerspan.html]][[http://www.filltex.com/channel_02/nyspan.html]]
-[[http://www.silon.com/+
   * protective elastic films:   * protective elastic films:
                                        http://www.silon.com/                                        http://www.silon.com/
-  [[http://www.stevensurethane.com/+
   * polyurethane films and sheets:   * polyurethane films and sheets:
                                                    http://www.stevensurethane.com/                                                    http://www.stevensurethane.com/
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 ==== chromic materials: ==== ==== chromic materials: ====
  
-[[http://www.liquidcrystalresources.com/research.cfm 
   * pressure sensitive liquid crystals, elastic liquid crystal films:  Dispersed and encapsulated liquid crystals (organic compounds derived from cholesterol that change color with temperature) on elastic films can be used to detect hot spots on irregular or three-dimensional surfaces; shapes can be die-cut or vacuum-formed and treated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for adhesion to another surface; and other films can be used to detect variances in temperature over a surface area.   * pressure sensitive liquid crystals, elastic liquid crystal films:  Dispersed and encapsulated liquid crystals (organic compounds derived from cholesterol that change color with temperature) on elastic films can be used to detect hot spots on irregular or three-dimensional surfaces; shapes can be die-cut or vacuum-formed and treated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive for adhesion to another surface; and other films can be used to detect variances in temperature over a surface area.
-                                                                    http://www.liquidcrystalresources.com/research.cfm+            http://www.liquidcrystalresources.com/research.cfm
  
  
- 
-[[http://www.xennia.com/ 
   * chromic inks, prints and dyes:   * chromic inks, prints and dyes:
                                         http://www.xennia.com/                                         http://www.xennia.com/
-  [[http://www.matsui-color.com/+
   * thermocromic inks and paints:   * thermocromic inks and paints:
                                                 http://www.matsui-color.com/                                                 http://www.matsui-color.com/
-  [[http://www.ctiinks.com/+
   * thermochromic, photocromic and glow in the dark inks:   * thermochromic, photocromic and glow in the dark inks:
                                            http://www.ctiinks.com/                                            http://www.ctiinks.com/
-  [[/cgi-bin/edit/Main/ChemiThermal?topicparent=Main.ProjectLytaMaterialsResearch|Create this topic]]<sup>(?)</sup>[[http://www.sherwoodtech.com/ChemiThermal.asp+
   * ink from Sherwood technology:   * ink from Sherwood technology:
-                                                                                                                                                                                 http://www.sherwoodtech.com/ChemiThermal.asp +         http://www.sherwoodtech.com/ChemiThermal.asp 
-  [[http://www.hallcrest.com/+
   * microencapsulation and liquid crystals from:   * microencapsulation and liquid crystals from:
                                              http://www.hallcrest.com/                                              http://www.hallcrest.com/
-  [[http://www.pilotnbd.com/metamo.htm+
   * metamo colour:   * metamo colour:
                                                       http://www.pilotnbd.com/metamo.htm                                                       http://www.pilotnbd.com/metamo.htm
-  [[http://www.mutr.co.uk/prodDetail.aspx?prodID=574+
   * thermocolour sheet:   * thermocolour sheet:
-                                                                    http://www.mutr.co.uk/prodDetail.aspx?prodID=574 +            http://www.mutr.co.uk/prodDetail.aspx?prodID=574 
-  [[http://www.siltex.com.cn/prode2.htm+
   * multicolour thermocromic pigment:   * multicolour thermocromic pigment:
                                                        http://www.siltex.com.cn/prode2.htm                                                        http://www.siltex.com.cn/prode2.htm
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 Rachel received a data sheet for their piezochromic ink Rachel received a data sheet for their piezochromic ink
-[[/cgi-bin/view/Main/ActiveMaterials|NIL]][[/cgi-bin/view/Main/FlexibleDisplays|NIL]][[/cgi-bin/view/Main/MaterialsTextiles|NIL]][[http://open.loop.ph/]]+[[Active Material]][[Flexible Displays]] 
 + 
 +[[Materials Textile]] 
 + 
 +[[http://open.loop.ph/]]
  
  
 also see also see
- ActiveMaterials ,  FlexibleDisplays ,  MaterialsTextiles  and+ Active Materials ,  [[Flexible Displays]] ,  [[Materials Textiles]]  and
  http://open.loop.ph/  http://open.loop.ph/
  
 ====== More potentially useful stuff ====== ====== More potentially useful stuff ======
 +
  
  
 ===== Electronic Supplies and Parts ===== ===== Electronic Supplies and Parts =====
-[[/cgi-bin/view/Main/ElectronicSuppliers|NIL]]+[[Electronic Supplier]]
  
  
 ===== Animatronics ===== ===== Animatronics =====
  
-[[http://www.chiodobros.com + 
-  * The Animatronic and stop motion studio where Yon's sister works!: +  * The Animatronic and stop motion studio where Yon's sister works!:  http://www.chiodobros.com 
-                                           http://www.chiodobros.com +  * Blue Point Animatronix:    http://www.bpesolutions.com/product.html
-  [[http://www.bpesolutions.com/product.html +
-  * Blue Point Animatronix: +
-                                                            http://www.bpesolutions.com/product.html+
  
  
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-These are based either on near-field ultrasound tracking, as in mimio +These are based either on near-field ultrasound tracking, as in mimio http://www.mimio.com, or on extremely skewed video acquisition.  I had in mind the latter, thinking that it might be possible to use video acquisition, with the touchable surface, say, separated from a coated translucent hard sheet of acrylic or something, so that pressure upon the material causes certain regions of the sheep to appear darker (or lighter) than others.  Or, in any case, arranging things such that a pattern of light and dark is what would result from pressure upon the surface.
- http://www.mimio.com +
-  , or on extremely skewed video acquisition.  I had in mind the latter, thinking that it might be possible to use video acquisition, with the touchable surface, say, separated from a coated translucent hard sheet of acrylic or something, so that pressure upon the material causes certain regions of the sheep to appear darker (or lighter) than others.  Or, in any case, arranging things such that a pattern of light and dark is what would result from pressure upon the surface.+
  
  
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 ==== LCD display technology ==== ==== LCD display technology ====
-[[/cgi-bin/view/Main/FlexibleDisplays|NIL]]+[[Flexible Displays]]
  
  
 We might be able to adopt an array based scanning scheme as used in LCDs. See We might be able to adopt an array based scanning scheme as used in LCDs. See
- FlexibleDisplays+ [[Flexible Displays]]
   for more information on new LCD, OLED and other technologies.   for more information on new LCD, OLED and other technologies.
  
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   * temperature can aid a lot in the perception of touch. This extremely interesting research area has not yet yielded satisfactory results for purposes of tactile shape recognition up to the beginning of 2004.   * temperature can aid a lot in the perception of touch. This extremely interesting research area has not yet yielded satisfactory results for purposes of tactile shape recognition up to the beginning of 2004.
 +
 +
  
  
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   * how do we know if the person on the other side of the display is nervous, or has just entered the house after a massive rain-pour?   * how do we know if the person on the other side of the display is nervous, or has just entered the house after a massive rain-pour?
  
-  [[http://libarynth.org/pub/Main/ProjectLytaMaterialsResearch/ActuatorTable.xls]] +{{ActuatorTable.xls}}                                      
-  *  (ActuatorTable.xls +
-                                        +
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