Are active soft particles suitable for particle jamming actuators?

Soft grippers show adaptability and flexibility in grasping irregularly shaped and fragile objects. However, the soft grippers' low loading capacity and limited shaped fitting ability are the main limitations for developing large-scale applications, especially for heavy objects and objects with sharp edges. The particle jamming effect has...

Minimization of wear in a transfer chute by geometric optimization of convex pattern surface: A DEM study

Using bionic surface on the material equipment interface of bulk handling equipment is a promising solution for wear reduction. A bionic surface is a flat surface outfitted with a pattern of convexes that disrupt the natural sliding flow of bulk material. Previous numerical work has shown a significant reduction of wear of bionic surfaces...