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Numerical and experimental study of electroadhesion to enable manufacturing automation
thesis
posted on 2016-06-20, 11:28 authored by Jianglong GuoRobotics and autonomous systems (RAS) have great potential to propel the world to future growth. Electroadhesion is a promising and potentially revolutionising material handling technology for manufacturing automation applications. There is, however, a lack of an in-depth understanding of this electrostatic adhesion phenomenon based on a confident electroadhesive pad design, manufacture, and testing platform and procedure.
This Ph.D. research endeavours to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of electroadhesion based on an extensive literature review, theoretical modelling, electrostatic simulation, and experimental validation based on a repeatable pad design, manufacture, and testing platform and procedure. [Continues.]
Funding
EPSRC.
History
School
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering