@article{ForsterMayerRabindranathetal., author = {Forster, Eva and Mayer, Matthias and Rabindranath, Raman and B{\"o}se, Holger and Schlunck, G{\"u}nther and Monkman, Gareth J. and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail}, title = {Patterning of ultrasoft, agglutinative magnetorheological elastomers}, series = {Journal of applied polymer science}, volume = {128}, journal = {Journal of applied polymer science}, number = {4}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {New York, NY}, doi = {10.1002/app.38500}, pages = {2508 -- 2515}, abstract = {A low-cost wax-cast molding technique for structuring ultrasoft (Young's modulus ≤ 40 kPa), agglutinative magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) material is presented. MRE structures ranging from a few millimeters down to the micrometer range with highly reproducible results are possible. Semitransparent MREs are also fabricated and their surfaces modified accordingly. This method opens new possibilities for MREs in biomedical engineering and microfluidic applications. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KhaledReichlingBruhnsetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Reichling, S. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Ermert, Helmut and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Baumann, Michael and B{\"o}se, Holger and Freimuth, Herbert and Tunayar, A.}, title = {Palpation imaging using a haptic sensor actuator system for medical applications}, series = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems, 14-16 June 2004, Bremen, Germany}, booktitle = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems, 14-16 June 2004, Bremen, Germany}, publisher = {HVG Hanseatische Veranstaltungs-GmbH}, address = {Bremen}, pages = {379 -- 382}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TunayarKleinFreimuthetal., author = {Tunayar, A. and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Ermert, Helmut and Khaled, W.}, title = {A tactile array based on electrorheological fluids}, series = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems, 14-16 June 2004, Bremen, Germany}, booktitle = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems, 14-16 June 2004, Bremen, Germany}, publisher = {HVG Hanseatische Veranstaltungs-GmbH}, address = {Bremen}, pages = {601 -- 604}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZappaMonkmanEgersdoerferetal., author = {Zappa, O. and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Datzer, G. and Kahled, W. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Tunayar, A.}, title = {High Voltage Switching using Bulk GaAs}, series = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems, 14-16 June 2004, Bremen, Germany}, booktitle = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems, 14-16 June 2004, Bremen, Germany}, publisher = {HVG Hanseatische Veranstaltungs-GmbH}, address = {Bremen}, language = {en} } @article{MayerRabindranathBoerneretal., author = {Mayer, Matthias and Rabindranath, Raman and B{\"o}rner, Juliane and H{\"o}rner, Eva and Bentz, Alexander and Salgado, Josefina and Han, Hong and B{\"o}se, Holger and Probst, J{\"o}rn and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail and Monkman, Gareth J. and Schlunck, G{\"u}nther}, title = {Ultra-Soft PDMS-Based Magnetoactive Elastomers as Dynamic Cell Culture Substrata}, series = {PLoS ONE}, volume = {8}, journal = {PLoS ONE}, number = {10}, publisher = {PLOS}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0076196}, abstract = {Mechanical cues such as extracellular matrix stiffness and movement have a major impact on cell differentiation and function. To replicate these biological features in vitro, soft substrata with tunable elasticity and the possibility for controlled surface translocation are desirable. Here we report on the use of ultra-soft (Young's modulus <100 kPa) PDMS-based magnetoactive elastomers (MAE) as suitable cell culture substrata. Soft non-viscous PDMS (<18 kPa) is produced using a modified extended crosslinker. MAEs are generated by embedding magnetic microparticles into a soft PDMS matrix. Both substrata yield an elasticity-dependent (14 vs. 100 kPa) modulation of α-smooth muscle actin expression in primary human fibroblasts. To allow for static or dynamic control of MAE material properties, we devise low magnetic field (≈40 mT) stimulation systems compatible with cell-culture environments. Magnetic field-instigated stiffening (14 to 200 kPa) of soft MAE enhances the spreading of primary human fibroblasts and decreases PAX-7 transcription in human mesenchymal stem cells. Pulsatile MAE movements are generated using oscillating magnetic fields and are well tolerated by adherent human fibroblasts. This MAE system provides spatial and temporal control of substratum material characteristics and permits novel designs when used as dynamic cell culture substrata or cell culture-coated actuator in tissue engineering applications or biomedical devices.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KhaledBruhnsReichlingetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Reichling, S. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {A haptic system for virtual reality applications based on ultrasound elastography and electrorheological fluids}, series = {Acoustical Imaging (ACIM)}, volume = {27}, booktitle = {Acoustical Imaging (ACIM)}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Dordrecht}, isbn = {978-90-481-6652-7}, issn = {0270-5117}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4020-2402-3_85}, pages = {667 -- 674}, abstract = {Mechanical properties of biological tissue represent important diagnostic information and are of histological and pathological relevance. Malignant tumors are significantly stiffer and more immobile than surrounding healthy tissue. Hard calcifications in vessels occur due to arteriosclerosis. The problem is, that such information is usually not available or can only be obtained by manual palpation, which is subjective and limited in sensitivity. It requires intuitive assessment and does not allow quantitative documentation. Unfortunately, none of the established medical imaging equipment such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or X-ray computed tomography (CT) can provide direct measure of tissue elasticity. On the one hand a suitable sensor is required for quantitative measurement of mechanical tissue properties. On the other hand there is also some need for a realistic haptic display of such tissue properties. Suitable actuator arrays with high spatial resolution acting in real time are required. A haptic sensor actuator system is presented in this paper including a sensitive sensor part and an actuator array for different applications. The mechanical consistency of an object is to be locally specified using a sensor system and represented perceptibly in a remote position on an actuator system for the user. The sensor system uses ultrasound (US) elastography, whereas the actuator array is based on electrorheological (ER) fluids.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KhaledReichlingBruhnsetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Reichling, S. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Baumann, Michael and B{\"o}se, Holger and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and Tunayar, A. and Lorenz, A. and Pessavento, A. and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {Palpation imaging using a haptic system for virtual reality applications in medicine}, series = {Perspective in image-guided surgery : proceedings of the Scientific Workshop on Medical Robotics, Navigation, and Visualization : RheinAhrCampus Remagen, Germany, 11-12 March}, booktitle = {Perspective in image-guided surgery : proceedings of the Scientific Workshop on Medical Robotics, Navigation, and Visualization : RheinAhrCampus Remagen, Germany, 11-12 March}, publisher = {World Scientific Publ.}, address = {Singapore}, pages = {407 -- 414}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KhaledReichlingBruhnsetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Reichling, S. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Baumann, Michael and B{\"o}se, Holger and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and Tunayar, A. and Lorenz, A. and Pessavento, A. and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {Palpation Imaging using a Haptic System for Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine}, series = {Proceedings of the 12th Annual Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference: - Building a Better You: The Next Tools for Medical Education, Diagnosis, and Care. - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR) - Newport Beach (California, USA). 2004}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 12th Annual Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference: - Building a Better You: The Next Tools for Medical Education, Diagnosis, and Care. - Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR) - Newport Beach (California, USA). 2004}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EgersdoerferSchummKessleretal., author = {Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Schumm, M. and Kessler, C. and Monkman, Gareth J. and B{\"o}se, Holger}, title = {Smart Fluids f{\"u}r die Schnittstelle Mensch-Maschine der Zukunft}, series = {International Mechatronik Forum, Linz}, booktitle = {International Mechatronik Forum, Linz}, pages = {421 -- 428}, language = {de} } @article{BoeseBaumannMonkmanetal., author = {B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Tunayar, A. and Freimuth, Herbert and Ermert, Helmut and Khaled, W.}, title = {A new ER fluid based haptic actuator system for virtual reality}, series = {International journal of modern physics / B Condensed matter physics, statistical physics}, volume = {19}, journal = {International journal of modern physics / B Condensed matter physics, statistical physics}, number = {7-9}, publisher = {World Scientific Publ.}, doi = {10.1142/9789812702197_0129 [Titel anhand dieser DOI in Citavi-Projekt {\"u}bernehmen]}, pages = {1628 -- 1634}, abstract = {The concept and some steps in the development of a new actuator system which enables the haptic perception of mechanically inhomogeneous virtual objects are introduced. The system consists of a two-dimensional planar array of actuator elements containing an electrorheological (ER) fluid. When a user presses his fingers onto the surface of the actuator array, he perceives locally variable resistance forces generated by vertical pistons which slide in the ER fluid through the gaps between electrode pairs. The voltage in each actuator element can be individually controlled by a novel sophisticated switching technology based on optoelectric gallium arsenide elements. The haptic information which is represented at the actuator array can be transferred from a corresponding sensor system based on ultrasonic elastography. The combined sensor-actuator system may serve as a technology platform for various applications in virtual reality, like telemedicine where the information on the consistency of tissue of a real patient is detected by the sensor part and recorded by the actuator part at a remote location.}, language = {en} } @article{MonkmanEgersdoerferMeieretal., author = {Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Ermert, Helmut and Kahled, W. and Freimuth, Herbert}, title = {Technologies for Haptic Displays in Teleoperation}, series = {Industrial Robot}, volume = {30}, journal = {Industrial Robot}, number = {6}, publisher = {Emerald}, issn = {0143-991x}, doi = {10.1108/01439910310506792}, pages = {525 -- 530}, abstract = {Since the 1960s many alphanumeric to tactile data conversion methods have been investigated, mainly with the ultimate aim of assisting the blind. More recently, interest has been directed toward the display of pictures on haptically explorable surfaces - tactile imaging - for a range of medical, remote sensing and entertainment purposes. This paper examines the technologies which have been utilised for haptically explorable tactile displays over the past three decades, focussing on those which appear commercially viable in the immediate future.}, language = {en} } @article{KleinRensinkFreimuthetal., author = {Klein, Dagmar and Rensink, D. and Freimuth, Herbert and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael}, title = {Modelling the Response of a Tactile Array using an Electrorheological Fluids}, series = {Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics}, volume = {37}, journal = {Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics}, number = {5}, publisher = {IOP Publ.}, address = {Bristol}, issn = {1361-6463}, doi = {10.1088/0022-3727/37/5/023}, pages = {794 -- 803}, abstract = {This paper reports the first step in the development of a tactile array suitable for the presentation of haptic information in virtual reality. The system is based on the electric field dependence of the viscosity of electrorheological fluids. The simulation, as well as the experimental realization of single tactels is described. The mathematical approach is based on the Eckart model (Eckart W 2000 Continuum Mech. Thermodyn. 12 341-62) and its validity is demonstrated by comparing the resulting yield stress with the experimental results from Wunderlich (2000 Dissertation Universit{\"a}t Erlangen-N{\"u}rnberg). Two different tactel designs are realized and the experimental results are compared with numerical simulation. The design of modification B is shown to be applicable for the realization of an actuator array with high spatial resolution.}, language = {en} } @techreport{RabindranathBoeseProbstetal., author = {Rabindranath, R. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Probst, J{\"o}rn and Schlunck, G. and Mayer, Matthias and Forster, Eva and Bentz, Alexander and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail and Monkman, Gareth J.}, title = {EAP mit magnetisch steuerbarer Elastizit{\"a}t zur Interaktion mit Bindegewebszellen MagElan}, address = {Regensburg}, organization = {Hochschule f{\"u}r Angewandte Wissenschaften Regensburg / Fachbereich Elektro- und Informationstechnik}, pages = {37}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoeseErmertTunayaretal., author = {B{\"o}se, Holger and Ermert, Helmut and Tunayar, A. and Monkman, Gareth J. and Baumann, Michael and Kahled, W. and Reichling, S. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Freimuth, Herbert and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan}, title = {A Novel Haptic Sensor-Actuator System for Applications in Virtual Reality}, series = {BMBF-Tagung, Leipzig 19.10 February 2004}, booktitle = {BMBF-Tagung, Leipzig 19.10 February 2004}, language = {en} } @article{KleinFreimuthMonkmanetal., author = {Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Ermert, Helmut and Bruhns, Otto T.}, title = {Electrorheological Tactile Elements}, series = {Mechatronics}, volume = {15}, journal = {Mechatronics}, number = {7}, publisher = {Pergamon}, address = {Oxford}, doi = {10.1016/j.mechatronics.2004.05.007}, pages = {883 -- 897}, abstract = {The use of ultrasound systems for medical examination and diagnosis is nothing new. The extension of ultrasound techniques for real time elastographic analysis purposes represents a more recent development. Nevertheless, as they stand all such techniques rely on the interpretation of two-dimensional visual data displayed on a video screen. In reality however, a medical doctor will make as much use of exploratory touch as he or she does vision, making the simultaneous portrayal of both video and tactile information most desirable [B{\"o}se H, Monkman GJ, Freimuth H, Ermert H. Haptisches Sensor-Aktor-System uaf der grundlage der Echtzeitelastographie sowie von elktro- und magnetorheologischen Materialien "HASASEM" [3]. BMBF Antrag 01 IR A14D, Oktober 2000]. This paper discusses the preliminary tests and basic design parameters for single tactels using electrorheological fluids. The final aim is to produce a prototype three-dimensional tactile display comprising electrically switchable micro-machined cells whose mechanical moduli are governed by phase changes experienced by electrorheological fluids. This will be integrated with the latest elastographic ultrasonic sensor systems in order to present the human fingers with controllable surfaces capable of emulating biological tissue, muscle and bone.}, language = {en} } @incollection{KahledReichlingBruhnsetal., author = {Kahled, W. and Reichling, S. and Bruhns, Otto T. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Klein, Dagmar and Tunayer, A. and Freimuth, Herbert and Lorenz, A. and Pessavento, A. and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {Palpation Imaging using a Haptic System for Virtual Reality applications in Medicine}, series = {Medicine meets virtual reality 12}, booktitle = {Medicine meets virtual reality 12}, editor = {Westwood, James D. and Haluck, Randy S.}, publisher = {IOS Press}, pages = {147 -- 153}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoeseErmertTunayaretal., author = {B{\"o}se, Holger and Ermert, Helmut and Tunayar, A. and Monkman, Gareth J. and Baumann, Michael and Kahled, W. and Reichling, S. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Freimuth, Herbert and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan}, title = {A novel haptic sensor-actuator system for virtual reality}, series = {Eurohaptics 2004, Munich, Germany, June 5 - 7, 2004 Proceedings of the 4th International Conference EuroHaptics 2004 ; June 5 - 7, 2004, M{\"u}nchen, Germany}, booktitle = {Eurohaptics 2004, Munich, Germany, June 5 - 7, 2004 Proceedings of the 4th International Conference EuroHaptics 2004 ; June 5 - 7, 2004, M{\"u}nchen, Germany}, publisher = {Inst. of Automatic Control Engineering}, address = {M{\"u}nchen}, isbn = {3-9809614-0-0}, language = {en} } @article{BoeseMonkmanFreimuthetal., author = {B{\"o}se, Holger and Monkman, Gareth J. and Freimuth, Herbert and Tunayar, A. and Khaled, W. and Baumann, Michael and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {A new haptic sensor-actuator system based on electrorheological fluids}, series = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems ; Bremen, Germany, 14 - 16 June 2004}, journal = {Actuator 2004 : 9th International Conference on New Actuators \& 3rd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems ; Bremen, Germany, 14 - 16 June 2004}, publisher = {HVG Hanseatische Veranstaltungs-GmbH}, address = {Bremen}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoeseMonkmanFreimuthetal., author = {B{\"o}se, Holger and Monkman, Gareth J. and Freimuth, Herbert and Klein, Dagmar and Ermert, Helmut and Baumann, Michael and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Bruhns, Otto T.}, title = {ER Fluid Based Haptic System for Virtual Reality}, series = {Actuator 2002 : 8th International Conference on New Actuators \& 2nd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems ; Bremen, Germany, 10 - 12 June 2002}, booktitle = {Actuator 2002 : 8th International Conference on New Actuators \& 2nd International Exhibition on Smart Actuators and Drive Systems ; Bremen, Germany, 10 - 12 June 2002}, edition = {CD-ROM}, pages = {351 -- 354}, language = {en} } @article{KhaledErmertBruhnsetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Ermert, Helmut and Bruhns, Otto T. and Reichling, S. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert}, title = {Haptic sensor-actuator-system based on ultrasound elastography and electrorheological fluids for virtual reality applications in medicine}, series = {Studies in health technology and informatics, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR)}, volume = {11}, journal = {Studies in health technology and informatics, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR)}, number = {94}, publisher = {IOS Press}, pages = {144 -- 150}, abstract = {Mechanical properties of biological tissue represent important diagnostic information and are of histological relevance (hard lesions, "nodes" in organs: tumors; calcifications in vessels: arteriosclerosis). The problem is, that such information is usually obtained by digital palpation only, which is limited with respect to sensitivity. It requires intuitive assessment and does not allow quantitative documentation. A suitable sensor is required for quantitative detection of mechanical tissue properties. On the other hand, there is also some need for a realistic mechanical display of those tissue properties. Suitable actuator arrays with high spatial resolution and real-time capabilities are required operating in a haptic sensor actuator system with different applications. The sensor system uses real time ultrasonic elastography whereas the tactile actuator is based on electrorheological fluids. Due to their small size the actuator array elements have to be manufactured by micro-mechanical production methods. In order to supply the actuator elements with individual high voltages a sophisticated switching and control concept have been designed. This haptic system has the potential of inducing real time substantial forces, using a compact lightweight mechanism which can be applied to numerous areas including intraoperative navigation, telemedicine, teaching, space and telecommunication.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KhaledBruhnsReichlingetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Reichling, S. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and Freimuth, Herbert and Tunayar, A. and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {A New Haptic Sensor Actuator System for Virtual Reality Applications in Medicine}, series = {Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention - MICCAI 2003: 6th International Conference, Montr{\´e}al, Canada, November 15-18, 2003, Proceedings}, booktitle = {Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention - MICCAI 2003: 6th International Conference, Montr{\´e}al, Canada, November 15-18, 2003, Proceedings}, publisher = {Springer}, isbn = {978-3540204626}, pages = {132 -- 140}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoeseMonkmanFreimuthetal., author = {B{\"o}se, Holger and Monkman, Gareth J. and Freimuth, Herbert and Tunayar, A. and Ermert, Helmut and Khaled, W. and Baumann, Michael and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan}, title = {A new ER fluid based haptic actuator system for virtual reality}, series = {Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions (ERMR 2004) : Beijing, China, 29 August - 3 September 2004}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference Electrorheological Fluids and Magnetorheological Suspensions (ERMR 2004) : Beijing, China, 29 August - 3 September 2004}, publisher = {World Scientific}, address = {Singapore}, pages = {889 -- 895}, language = {en} } @article{KhaledBruhnsReichlingetal., author = {Khaled, W. and Bruhns, Otto T. and Reichling, S. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Baumann, Michael and Monkman, Gareth J. and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and Ermert, Helmut}, title = {A haptic system for virtual reality applications based on ultrasound elastography and electrorheological fluids}, series = {Acoustical Imaging}, journal = {Acoustical Imaging}, number = {27}, publisher = {Kluver Academic}, address = {Dordrecht \& New York}, doi = {10.1007/978-1-4020-2402-3_85}, pages = {667 -- 675}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ForsterMayerRabindranathetal., author = {Forster, Eva and Mayer, Matthias and Rabindranath, R. and Bentz, Alexander and B{\"o}se, Holger and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail and Monkman, Gareth J.}, title = {Surface Control Magneto-Active Polymers (MAP)}, series = {EuroEAP 2011, First international conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers \& artificial muscles, Pisa, 8-9 June}, booktitle = {EuroEAP 2011, First international conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers \& artificial muscles, Pisa, 8-9 June}, abstract = {Smart materials change their properties with external energy supply. Besides the known ferro-fluids and Magneto Rheological Fluid (MRF) also the Electro Active Polymer (EAP) and Magneto Rheological Elastomer (MRE) belong to these intelligent materials. The latest generation of magnetic elastomers represents a new class of composite materials. This consists of small magnetized particles which are sized in the micron or even nanometer range that in turn is bounded in a highly elastic rubber matrix. These materials are very often called MRE. Only recently, it has managed to develop these materials even further, so that very soft composite materials with a young?s modulus up to 10 kPa are possible. These soft polymers could be named magneto-active polymers. The combination of polymers with magnetic materials show novel and often enhanced properties. A precisely controllable young?s modulus and hardness, giant and non-homogeneous deformation behavior and rapid response to the magnetic field opens up new possibilities for various applications. Since MAP represent a very new technology, the behavior of these materials as a function of their composition and external conditions so far are not yet sufficiently understood. Therefore, some fundamental studies are necessary. In this paper, the mechanical surface properties are studied using a micro hardness meter. This work shows the possibility to control mechanical properties at the surface of MAP with new developed magnetic systems.}, language = {en} } @incollection{MonkmanBoeseErmertetal., author = {Monkman, Gareth J. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Ermert, Helmut and Klein, Dagmar and Freimuth, Herbert and Baumann, M{\´i}chael and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Bruhns, Otto T. and Meier, Alexander and Raja, Kashif}, title = {Technologies for Haptic Systems in Telemedicine}, series = {Integration of Health Telematics into Medical Practice}, booktitle = {Integration of Health Telematics into Medical Practice}, editor = {Nerlich, Michael and Sch{\"a}chinger, Ulrich}, publisher = {IOS Press}, doi = {10.3233/978-1-60750-941-7-83}, pages = {83 -- 93}, abstract = {The ability to image the elastic properties of tissue is potentially useful in a variety of applications. The field of elastic imaging has grown in response to the Potential use of such information in medical diagnosis. Real time ultrasound elastography represents a recent development in determining strain and elasticity distributions. Nevertheless, commonly used imaging techniques rely on the interpretation of two dimensional visual data displayed on a video screen. In reality however, physicians often prefer tactile exploration making the simultaneous portrayal of both video and haptic information most desirable. Since the 1970's many alphanumeric to tactile data conversion methods have been investigated, mainly with the ultimate aim of assisting the blind. More recently, interest has been directed toward the display of pictures on haptically explorable surfaces - Tactile imaging. Such a system would allow surgeons to examine hard sectors contained within soft tissue, and thereby assist in operations held remotely. The expansion of ultrasound elastography to 3D formats would mean the ability to haptically explore regions of the body normally inaccessible to human hands. For three-dimensional imaging the acquisition of sequential tomographic slices using Elastography, combined with image segmentation, enables the reconstruction, quantification and visualisation of tumour volumes. In a collaborative project between four research Institutes, the aim is to produce a prototype three dimensional tactile displays comprising electrically switchable micromachined cells, whose mechanical moduli are governed by phase changes experienced by electrorheological and/or magnetorheological fluids. This will be integrated with a sensory ultrasonic elastography in order to present the human fingers with controllable surfaces capable of emulating biological tissue, muscle and bone.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LegrandBoeseErmertetal., author = {Legrand, V. and B{\"o}se, Holger and Ermert, Helmut and Freimuth, Herbert and Baumann, Michael and Egersd{\"o}rfer, Stefan and Meier, Alexander and Dragoi, Daniel}, title = {Technologien f{\"u}r haptische Systeme in der Informations{\"u}bertragung}, series = {IAFW Tagung - Lengenfeld, Mai 2003}, booktitle = {IAFW Tagung - Lengenfeld, Mai 2003}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{ForsterRabindranathMayeretal., author = {Forster, Eva and Rabindranath, R. and Mayer, M. and Bentz, Alexander and B{\"o}se, Holger and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail and Monkman, Gareth J.}, title = {Characterization of ultra soft Magneto-Active Polymers (MAPs)}, series = {Conference proceedings / INDUCTICA 2011, Berlin, Germany, 24 - 26 May}, booktitle = {Conference proceedings / INDUCTICA 2011, Berlin, Germany, 24 - 26 May}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MayerForsterRabindranathetal., author = {Mayer, M. and Forster, Eva and Rabindranath, R. and Bentz, Alexander and B{\"o}se, Holger and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail and Monkman, Gareth J.}, title = {Highly compliant Magneto-Active Polymers (MAPs)}, series = {Actuator'11, Bremen, May 2011}, booktitle = {Actuator'11, Bremen, May 2011}, language = {en} }