| PROPOSAL NUMBER: | 08.02-8006 (For NASA Use Only - Chron: 001995 ) |
| PROPOSAL TITLE: | Development of Synthetic Muscle Systems for NASA Space Robotics/EVA Applications |
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
The goal of the proposed Phase II program is to further develop a family of novel synthetic muscle systems with robotic sensing and actuation capabilities for a wide spectrum of NASA space robotics and EVA applications. In particular, configurations of interest are in the form of contractile fiber-like linear actuators. The fact that the proposed synthetic fibrous muscles function well in the cold harsh environment of space and yet are biomimetic and noiseless is of significance to NASA related space missions.
POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
The synthetic muscle systems with robotic sensing and soft actuation capabilities can be also utilized for terrestrial actuators, sensors, and transducers applications due to their unique performance.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
(Name, Organization Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Mohsen Shahinpoor
Environmental Robots, Inc.
P.O. Box 20940
Albuquerque , NM 87154 - 0940
NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR
(Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Environmental Robots, Inc.
P.O. Box 20940
Albuquerque , NM 87154 - 0940