Simulation-driven parameter study of concentric Halbach cylinders for magnetorheological robotic grasping

• Published in: Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials Vol. 546; p. 168637
• Main Authors: Cramer, Jeroen, Cramer, Martijn, Demeester, Eric, Kellens, Karel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 15.03.2022; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Cylinders; Grasping (robotics); Grippers; Halbach cylinder; Inhomogeneity; Magnetic fields; Magnetic flux; Magnetic properties; Magnetism; Magnetorheological fluid; Magnetorheological fluids; Material properties; Multiple objective analysis; Parameters; Permanent magnet assemblies; Permanent magnets; Robotic grasping; Stiffness; Robotic grasping; Halbach cylinder; Permanent magnet assemblies; Magnetorheological fluid

Due to their peculiar property of controlled stiffness and strength under an external magnetic field, magnetorheological (MR) fluids show great potential in developing hybrid robotic grippers that in the future could offer the same versatility as the human hand. This demands for sufficiently strong,...