@article{SchorrCarrilloLiKaufholdetal., author = {Schorr, Philipp and Carrillo Li, Enrique Roberto and Kaufhold, Tobias and Rodriguez Hernandez, Jorge Antonio and Zentner, Lena and Zimmermann, Klaus and B{\"o}hm, Valter}, title = {Kinematic analysis of a rolling tensegrity structure with spatially curved members}, series = {Meccanica}, volume = {56}, journal = {Meccanica}, publisher = {Springer}, organization = {Springer}, issn = {0025-6455}, doi = {10.1007/s11012-020-01199-x}, pages = {953 -- 961}, abstract = {In this work, a tensegrity structure with spatially curved members is applied as rolling locomotion system. The actuation of the structure allows a variation of the originally cylindrical shape to a conical shape. Moreover, the structure is equipped with internal movable masses to control the position of the center of mass of the structure. To control the locomotion system a reliable actuation strategy is required. Therefore, the kinematics of the system considering the nonholonomic constraints are derived in this paper. Based on the resulting insight in the locomotion behavior a feasible actuation strategy is designed to control the trajectory of the system. To verify this approach kinematic analyses are evaluated numerically. The simulation data confirm the path following due to an appropriate shape change of the tensegrity structure. Thus, this system enables a two-dimensional rolling locomotion.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{CarrilloLiSchorrKaufholdetal., author = {Carrillo Li, Enrique Roberto and Schorr, Philipp and Kaufhold, Tobias and Rodr{\´i}guez Hern{\´a}ndez, Jorge Antonio and Zentner, Lena and Zimmermann, Klaus and B{\"o}hm, Valter}, title = {Kinematic analysis of the rolling locomotion of mobile robots based on tensegrity structures with spatially curved compressed components}, series = {Applicable Solutions in Non-Linear Dynamical Systems; 15th International Conference "Dynamical Systems - Theory and Applications" (DSTA 2019, 2-5 December, 2019, Lodz, Poland}, booktitle = {Applicable Solutions in Non-Linear Dynamical Systems; 15th International Conference "Dynamical Systems - Theory and Applications" (DSTA 2019, 2-5 December, 2019, Lodz, Poland}, editor = {Awrejcewicz, Jan and Ka{\'{z}}mierczak, Markek and Olejnik, Paweł}, publisher = {Wydawnictwo Politechniki Ł{\´o}dzkiej}, address = {Ł{\´o}d{\'{z}}, Polen}, isbn = {978-83-66287-30-3}, pages = {335 -- 344}, abstract = {In this work, a tensegrity structure with spatially curved members is applied as rolling locomotion system. The actuation of the structure allows a variation of the originally cylindrical shape to a conical shape. Moreover, the structure is equipped with internal movable masses to control the position of the center of mass of the structure. To control the locomotion system a reliable actuation strategy is required. Therefore, the kinematics of the system considering the nonholonomic constraints are derived in this paper. Based on the resulting insight in the locomotion behavior a feasible actuation strategy is designed to control the trajectory of the system. To verify this approach kinematic analyses are evaluated numerically. The simulation data confirm the path following due to an appropriate shape change of the tensegrity structure. Thus, this system enables a two-dimensional rolling locomotion. The use of mechanically compliant tensegrity structures in mobile robots is an attractive research topic, due to the possibility to adjust their mechanical properties reversibly during locomotion. In this paper rolling locomotion of mobile robots based on simple tensegrity structures, consisting of three compressed spatially curved members connected to a continuous net of prestressed tensional members, is discussed. Planar locomotion of these robots is induced by the movement of internal masses. The movement direction can be changed by changing the robot's shape between a cylinder and a truncated cone. The paper focuses on the description of the kinematics of these systems with respect to the shape change.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmSchorrSchaleetal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Valter and Schorr, Philipp and Schale, Florian and Kaufhold, Tobias and Zentner, Lena and Zimmermann, Klaus}, title = {Worm-Like Mobile Robot Based on a Tensegrity Structure}, series = {2021 IEEE 4th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft): 2.04.2021 - 16.04.2021, New Haven, CT, USA}, booktitle = {2021 IEEE 4th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft): 2.04.2021 - 16.04.2021, New Haven, CT, USA}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-7281-7713-7}, doi = {10.1109/robosoft51838.2021.9479193}, pages = {358 -- 363}, abstract = {This work presents a novel concept to develop mobile robots enabling crawling locomotion in tubular environment. Chain-like systems are designed by serial cascading a uniform tensegrity module. Inspired by the movement of worms in nature, an undulating shape change of the system is targeted to generate locomotion. The shape changeability of an exemplary tensegrity module due to internal actuation is examined in simulations and experiments. A prototype consisting of these tensegrity modules is manufactured and the locomotion principle is verified in experiments. Comparing to existing prototypes this approach enables an enhanced compliance due to the modular assembly of tensegrity structures.}, language = {en} } @article{ChavezVegaSchorrKaufholdetal., author = {Chavez Vega, Jhohan Harvey and Schorr, Philipp and Kaufhold, Tobias and Zentner, Lena and Zimmermann, Klaus and B{\"o}hm, Valter}, title = {Influence of Elastomeric Tensioned Members on the Characteristics of Compliant Tensegrity Structures in Soft Robotic Applications}, series = {Procedia Manufacturing}, volume = {52}, journal = {Procedia Manufacturing}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {2351-9789}, doi = {10.1016/j.promfg.2020.11.048}, pages = {289 -- 294}, abstract = {The use of mechanically prestressed compliant structures in soft robotics is a recently discussed topic. Tensegrity structures, consisting of a set of rigid disconnected compressed members connected to a continuous net of prestressed elastic tensioned members build one specific class of these structures. Robots based on these structures have manifold shape changing abilities and can adapt their mechanical properties reversibly by changing of their prestress state according to specific tasks. In the paper selected aspects on the potential use of elastomer materials in these structures are discussed with the help of theoretical analysis. Therefore, a selected basic tensegrity structure with elastomer members is investigated focusing on the stiffness and shape changing ability in dependence of the nonlinear hyperelastic behavior of the used elastomer materials. The considered structure is compared with a conventional tensegrity structure with linear elastic tensioned members. Finally, selected criterions for the advantageous use of elastomer materials in compliant tensegrity robots are discussed.}, language = {en} } @article{SchuemannMorichKaufholdetal., author = {Sch{\"u}mann, Malte and Morich, J. and Kaufhold, Tobias and B{\"o}hm, Valter and Zimmermann, Klaus and Odenbach, Stefan}, title = {A mechanical characterisation on multiple timescales of electroconductive magnetorheological elastomers}, series = {Magnetism and Magnetic Materials}, volume = {453}, journal = {Magnetism and Magnetic Materials}, number = {May}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmmm.2018.01.029}, pages = {198 -- 205}, abstract = {Magnetorheological elastomers are a type of smart hybrid material which combines elastic properties of a soft elastomer matrix with magnetic properties of magnetic micro particles. This leads to a material with magnetically controllable mechanical properties of which the magnetorheological effect is the best known. The addition of electroconductive particles to the polymer mix adds electrical properties to the material behaviour. The resulting electrical resistance of the sample can be manipulated by external magnetic fields and mechanical loads. This results in a distinct interplay of mechanical, electrical and magnetic effects with a highly complex time behaviour. In this paper a mechanical characterisation on multiple time scales was conducted to get an insight on the short and long-term electrical and mechanical behaviour of this novel material. The results show a complex resistivity behaviour on several timescales, sensitive to magnetic fields and strain velocity. The observed material exhibits fatigue and relaxation behaviour, whereas the magnetorheological effect appears not to interfere with the piezoresistive properties.}, language = {en} } @article{ZimmermannBoehmBeckerTIetal., author = {Zimmermann, Klaus and B{\"o}hm, Valter and Becker T.I., and Chavez Vega, Jhohan Harvey and Kaufhold, Tobias and Monkman, Gareth J. and Sindersberger, Dirk and Diermeier, Andreas and Prem, Nina}, title = {Mechanical Characterization of the Field-Dependent Properties of Magnetoactive Polymers and Integrated Electrets for their Application in Soft Robotics}, series = {International Scientific Journal "Problems of Mechanics"}, volume = {69}, journal = {International Scientific Journal "Problems of Mechanics"}, number = {4}, issn = {1512-0740}, language = {en} }