5 papers
Miniaturized Pneumatic Actuator Array for Multipoint Deep Pressure Tactile Stimulation
Ava Chen, Megan C. Coram, Cosima du Pasquier +1
Wearable distributed tactile devices aim to provide multipoint touch stimuli, but struggle to provide sufficient forces (> 1 N) at frequencies to invoke deep pressure sensation wit…
Multi-level mechanical modeling and computational design framework for weft knitted fabrics
Cosima du Pasquier, Sehui Jeong, Pan Liu +5
This work presents a multi-level modeling and design framework for weft knitted fabrics, beginning with a volumetric finite element analysis capturing their mechanical behavior fro…
Loop closure grasping: Topological transformations enable strong, gentle, and versatile grasps
Kentaro Barhydt, O. Godson Osele, Sreela Kodali +4
Grasping mechanisms must both create and subsequently hold grasps that permit safe and effective object manipulation. Existing mechanisms address the different functional requireme…
A Study of Perceived Safety for Soft Robotics in Caregiving Tasks
Cosima du Pasquier, Jennifer Grannen, Chuer Pan +6
In this project, we focus on human-robot interaction in caregiving scenarios like bathing, where physical contact is inevitable and necessary for proper task execution because forc…
Sealing the Deal: Effects of Fabrication Parameters on the Performance of Textile Pneumatic Haptic Actuators
Megan C. Coram, Allison M. Okamura, Cosima du Pasquier
Textile pneumatic actuators can provide useful wearable haptic feedback when embedded in gloves, armbands, and other smart garments. Here we investigate actuators fabricated from t…