El-Agroudy, M., Awad, M., Rehan, A., Maged, S. (2020). Assistive exoskeleton hand glove using soft pneumatic actuators: design optimization. test, 19(19th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering.), 1-10. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/973/1/012041
M N El-Agroudy; M I Awad; A Rehan; S A Maged. "Assistive exoskeleton hand glove using soft pneumatic actuators: design optimization". test, 19, 19th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering., 2020, 1-10. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/973/1/012041
El-Agroudy, M., Awad, M., Rehan, A., Maged, S. (2020). 'Assistive exoskeleton hand glove using soft pneumatic actuators: design optimization', test, 19(19th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering.), pp. 1-10. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/973/1/012041
El-Agroudy, M., Awad, M., Rehan, A., Maged, S. Assistive exoskeleton hand glove using soft pneumatic actuators: design optimization. test, 2020; 19(19th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering.): 1-10. doi: 10.1088/1757-899X/973/1/012041

Assistive exoskeleton hand glove using soft pneumatic actuators: design optimization

The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
Volume 19, 19th International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering., July 2020, Pages 1-10    PDF (801.44 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/973/1/012041
Authors
M N El-Agroudy; M I Awad; A Rehan; S A Maged
Mechatronics Department, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
Abstract
An assistive exoskeleton hand glove can be the solution to people who suffer from impairment in hand functionality. Soft pneumatic actuators (SPA) are used to actuate such glove. This paper focus on optimizing the design of the soft actuator. Finite element (FE) model is linked with the design optimization tool to find the optimal dimensions and materials
of the SPA that give maximum displacement of the actuator with acceptable stresses on the actuator’s body. Performance analysis shows the relation between different parameters and how each affect the performance of the actuator. Results show the dimensions and materials needed to have maximum actuator displacement without being subjected to high stresses.
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