Search Results - "McDaid, A. J."

Robust Control of a Cable-Driven Soft Exoskeleton Joint for Intrinsic Human-Robot Interaction by Jarrett, C., McDaid, A. J.

“…A novel, cable-driven soft joint is presented for use in robotic rehabilitation exoskeletons to provide intrinsic, comfortable human-robot interaction. The…”
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Position control of an Ionic Polymer Metal Composite actuated rotary joint using Iterative Feedback Tuning by Liu, D., McDaid, A.J., Aw, K.C., Xie, S.Q.

“…► Successfully demonstrated a model free approach for position control of an IPMC actuator driving an external single DOF rotary mechanism. ► We have…”
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Controlled transdermal drug delivery using a wireless magnetic microneedle patch: Preclinical device development by Jayaneththi, V.R., Aw, K., Sharma, M., Wen, J., Svirskis, D., McDaid, A.J.

“…•A battery-less drug delivery patch capable of controlled release was developed.•Drug release was achieved via soft magnetic actuation.•Device performance was…”
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Customized 3D printed ankle-foot orthosis with adaptable carbon fibre composite spring joint by Walbran, M., Turner, K., McDaid, A.J.

“…Neuromuscular disorders and injuries such as cerebral palsy and stroke often result in foot-drop which can result in a person having great difficulty walking…”
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Robotic assessment of neuromuscular characteristics using musculoskeletal models: A pilot study by Jayaneththi, V.R, Viloria, J, Wiedemann, L.G, Jarrett, C, McDaid, A.J

“…Abstract Objective Non-invasive neuromuscular characterization aims to provide greater insight into the effectiveness of existing and emerging rehabilitation…”
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Gain scheduled control of IPMC actuators with ‘model-free’ iterative feedback tuning by McDaid, A.J., Aw, K.C., Xie, S.Q., Haemmerle, E.

“…IPMCs are actuators with significant potential in robotics and biomedical applications. In order to make full use of their potential, their complex actuation…”
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Neuromuscular characterisation in Cerebral Palsy using hybrid Hill-type models on isometric contractions by Wiedemann, L.G., Jayaneththi, V.R., Kimpton, J., Chan, A., Müller, M.A., Hogan, A., Lim, E., Wilson, N.C., McDaid, A.J.

“…Muscles of individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) undergo structural changes over their lifespan including an increase in muscle stiffness, decreased strength…”
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Comparing Physical Human-Robot Interaction with Spring-and Elastomer-Based Series Elastic Actuators by Jarrett, Christopher, McDaid, A. J.

“…Physical human-robot interaction (pHRI) is an important consideration in the design of rehabilitation exoskeletons. Series Elastic Actuators (SEAs) are seen as…”
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Coupled magneto-mechanical modeling of non-linear ferromagnetic diaphragm systems by Jayaneththi, V.R., Aw, K.C., McDaid, A.J.

“…•Magnetic polymer composites (MPC) are wireless soft material actuators.•Nonlinear MPC diaphragm systems were modeled using magnetic body forces.•Experimental…”
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Control of IPMC Actuators for Microfluidics With Adaptive "Online" Iterative Feedback Tuning by McDaid, A. J., Aw, K. C., Haemmerle, E., Xie, S. Q.

“…Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are actuators that lend themselves well to microfluidic applications due to their lightweight, flexibility, ability to…”
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A compliant surgical robotic instrument with integrated IPMC sensing and actuation by McDaid, A.J., Xie, S.Q., Aw, K.C.

“…Robotic assisted surgery is becoming widely adopted by surgeons for a number of reasons, which include improved instrumentation control and dexterity as well…”
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Development of an ionic polymer-metal composite stepper motor using a novel actuator model by McDaid, A.J., Aw, K.C., Patel, K., Xie, S.Q., Haemmerle, E.

“…A novel ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuated stepper motor was developed in order to demonstrate an innovative design process for complete IPMC…”
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Development of a 2DOF micromanipulation system with IPMC actuators by McDaid, A. J., Aw, K. C., Xie, S. Q., Haemmerle, E.

“…This paper presents the design and control of a novel 2 degree-of-freedom (2DOF) micromanipulator to facilitate the safe handling and manipulation of…”
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