Film-based large electrostatic actuators for new mechatronic applications
报告人：东京大学Yamamoto Akio教授
时 间：2019年7月29日上午9:30
地 点：玉泉校区 液压老楼四楼会议室
主 持：邹俊 教授
Abstract:
In the University of Tokyo, unique electrostatic film actuators have been studied for decades. The electrostatic actuators have characteristic lengths of cm-order and can generate huge force (compared to typical micro electrostatic actuators), such like several tens of Newtons. In addition to the superior force capability, the actuators can exhibit unique characteristics, such as mechanical flexibility or optical transparency. In this talk, the underlying concept to realize such strong actuators will be explained. Also, unique applications expected for these actuator will be introduced.
Biography:
Akio Yamamoto received the BS, MS, and PhD degrees in precision engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1994, 1996, and 1999, respectively. He was a research associate in the Department of Precision Engineering, the University of Tokyo, from April 1999 to March 2000, and a lecturer from April 2000 to March 2005. Since April 2005, he has been an associate professor in the same department. Now, he is a professor in the Department of Precision Engineering, the University of Tokyo. His laboratory, named Advanced Mechatonics Lab (Yamamoto Lab), is to develop innovative mechatronic devices and systems. Currently they are focusing on Sensors & Actuators technologies, Haptic/Tactile technologies, Computer-Human Interaction, and Robotics.