Deliverables

  • Novel designs of soft fabric actuators.
  • Composite sensors for measuring force, pressure, and strain.
  • A stable, compliant POWERS prototype.
  • Distributed planning algorithm with learning capabilities.
  • Evaluation with able-bodied individuals to validate benefits.
Deliverable NumberDeliverable NameRelated WPTypeDissemination LevelDue Date (in months)
D1Designs of soft fabric actuators1DEM, DECPU24
D2Designs of soft composite sensors1DEM, DECPU24
D3Review on assistive/rehabilitation pHRIs2DECPU24
D4Compliant POWERS prototype2DECPU24
D5Distributed control architecture3DECPU26
D6Evaluation of POWERS with participants1,2,3,4DEM, DECPU36
D7POWERS management plan1,2,3,4,5DEMPU2
D8POWERS website6DEMPU3

Publications

2025

1.

O. Simatos; K. Tsintzira; G. M. Chatziathanasiou; P. Polygerinos,

A unified framework for soft inflatable fabric actuators Journal Article

In: Scientific Reports, vol. 15, iss. 1, pp. 41629, 2025, ISSN: ISSN 2045-2322.

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A unified framework for soft inflatable fabric actuators