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Design of Magnetic Switchable Device (MSD) and applications in climbing robot

Francesco Mondada, Hannes Bleuler, Michael Bonani, Stéphane Magnenat, Frédéric Rochat, Patrick Schoeneich
2010
Conference Papers

Abstract

A Magnetic Switchable Device (MSD) is a ferromagnetic circuit using permanent magnets where the flux can circulate between different paths when its configuration is changed. This routes or cancels the flux through specific surfaces, and thus turns on or off adhesion forces.We present classic and innovative magnetic configuration to realize powerful MSD. We designed and prototyped some miniature systems and give their characteristics. Finally various robotics applications for gripper, anchor and climbing robot are unveiled where the MSD solution has proved to be advantageous.

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Francesco Mondada, Hannes Bleuler, Michael Bonani, Stéphane Magnenat, Frédéric Rochat, Patrick Schoeneich
2010
Conference Papers

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/22c45aca-a85e-472a-a084-590ff8c340bd

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