Scientific contributions 2019

Journal Articles

An autonomous untethered fast soft robotic insect driven by low-voltage dielectric elastomer actuators

X. Ji; X. Liu; V. Cacucciolo; M. Imboden; Y. Civet et al. 

Science Robotics. 2019. Vol. 4, num. 37, p. eaaz6451. DOI : 10.1126/scirobotics.aaz6451.

Homogenization of Multiscale Eddy Current Problem by Localized Orthogonal Decomposition Method

X. Ren; A. Hannukainen; A. Belahcen 

Ieee Transactions On Magnetics. 2019. Vol. 55, num. 9, p. 7500204. DOI : 10.1109/TMAG.2019.2917400.

Current Control Strategy for Dynamic Winding Reconfiguration of Slotless Brushless DC Motors

F. Copt; D. Martins Araujo; C. Koechli; Y. Perriard 

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. 2019. Vol. 55, num. 1, p. 417 – 425. DOI : 10.1109/TIA.2018.2869102.

General Sensorless Method with Parameter Identification and Double Kalman Filter Applied to a Bistable Fast Linear Switched Reluctance Actuator for Textile Machine

D. M. Araujo; F. T. Simo; Y. Perriard 

Ieej Journal Of Industry Applications. 2019. Vol. 8, num. 1, p. 33 – 40. DOI : 10.1541/ieejjia.8.33.

On-line micro-vibration measurement method for Lorentz-type magnetic-bearing space actuators

G. Borque Gallego; L. Rossini; E. Onillon; T. Achtnich; C. Zwyssig et al. 

Mechatronics. 2019. Vol. 64, p. 102283. DOI : 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2019.102283.

An optimized self-sensing piezoelectric cantilever for micro-robotic applications

L. Masson; X. Liu; Y. Perriard 

Journal of Micro-Bio Robotics. 2019. Vol. 15, num. 2, p. 91 – 103. DOI : 10.1007/s12213-019-00120-4.

Conference Papers

Micro-vibration identification in active magnetic bearing systems

B. Borque Gallego; L. Rossini; T. Achtnich; C. Zwyssig; R. Seiler et al. 

2019. The 18th European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium (ESMATS 2019), Munich, Germany, September 18-20, 2019.

Very-High-Speed Miniaturized Permanent Magnet Motors: Modeling and Experimental Validation

G. Burnand; Y. Perriard 

2019. The 11th Annual Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE2019), Balimore, MD, USA, September 29 – October 3, 3019. p. 5251 – 5257. DOI : 10.1109/ECCE.2019.8913079.

Density-Based Topology Optimization of Conductor Paths for Windings in Slotted Electrical Machines

A. Thabuis; X. Ren; G. Burnand; Y. Perriard 

2019. 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS 2019), Harbin, China, August 11-14, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8921728.

Artificial Neural Networks for Impact Position Detection in Haptic Surfaces

C. H. Mejia; P. Germano; S. Correa Echeverri; Y. Perriard 

2019. IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), Glasgow, ENGLAND, Oct 06-09, 2019. p. 1874 – 1877. DOI : 10.1109/ULTSYM.2019.8925548.

Design Analysis of a Shape Memory Alloy Bias-Spring Linear Actuator

S. Thomas; M. Almanza; Y. Perriard 

2019. 12th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications (LDIA), Neuchatel, SWITZERLAND, Jul 01-03, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/LDIA.2019.8770987.

Study of self-sensing actuation strategies for quasi-static piezoelectric actuators

L. Masson; Y. Perriard 

2019. 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Harbin, PEOPLES R CHINA, Aug 11-14, 2019. p. 1498 – 1502. DOI : 10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8922397.

Topology Optimization for Coils of Electric Machine with Level-set Method

X. Ren; A. Thabuis; A. Belahcen; Y. Perriard 

2019. 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS 2019), Harbin, China, August 11-14, 2019. p. 479 – 482. DOI : 10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8921847.

Improved modelling of a monomorph piezoelectric actuator for linear self-sensing applications

L. Masson; Y. Perriard 

2019. 12th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications (LDIA), Neuchatel, SWITZERLAND, Jul 01-03, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/LDIA.2019.8771007.

Linear Impact Generator for Automated Dataset Acquisition of Elastic Waves in Haptic Surfaces

C. Hernandez Mejia; J. Jayet; P. Germano; A. Thabuis; Y. Perriard 

2019. The 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems – ICEMS 2019, Harbin, China, August 11-14, 2019. p. 4377 – 4381. DOI : 10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8922478.

Force and Torque Model of Ironless Passive Magnetic Bearing Structures

G. B. Gallego; L. Rossini; T. Achtnich; C. Zwyssig; D. M. Araujo et al. 

2019. 11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, May 12-15, 2019. p. 507 – 514. DOI : 10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785411.

Magnetic Bearing Reaction Wheel Micro-vibration Signature Prediction

G. Borque Gallego; L. Rossini; E. Onillon; T. Achtnisch; C. Zwyssig et al. 

2019. The 18th European Space Mechanisms and Tribology Symposium (ESMATS 2019), Munich, Germany, September 18-20, 2019.

Characterization of a radial cylindrical spring using an electromechanical test bench

V. Mottier; D. Moser; J. Chavanne; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2019. 2019 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), Hong Kong, China, July 8-12, 2019. DOI : 10.1109/AIM.2019.8868897.

Towards an ultra-high voltage gain, compact, and energy recovering Flyback DC/DC Converter

R. Mottet; M. Almanza; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

2019. 9th international conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers & artificial muscles, Dresden, Germany, June 4-6, 2019.

Critical Parasitic Elements of Coupled Inductors for Ultra-High Voltage Flyback Converters Used to Drive Capacitive Actuators

R. Mottet; M. Almanza; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

2019. The 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems – ICEMS 2019, Harbin, China, August 11-14, 2019. p. 3476 – 3480. DOI : 10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8921772.

Development of a biologically inspired in-vitro platform for long-term assessment of commercial and innovative ureteral stents

F. Clavica; S. Zheng; D. Carugo; A. Mosayyebi; S. Waters et al. 

2019. Incontinence: the Engineering Challenge XII, London, Great Britain, November 13-14, 2019.

Impedance pumping as a non-invasive treatment for underactive bladder? An ex-vivo proof-of-concept-study in porcine bladders.

F. Clavica; J. Roth; M. P. Schneider; Y. Civet; F. Burkhard et al. 

2019. Incontinence: The Engineering Challenge XII, London, Great Britain, November 13 – 14, 2019.

Drastic breakdown field reduction in multilayer DEA

M. Almanza; J. Chavanne; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2019. 9th international conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers & artificial muscles, Dresden, Germany, June 4-6, 2019.

Multi-level high-voltage power supply for dea application

L. Depreux; L. Pniak; M. Almanza; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2019. 9th international conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers & artificial muscles, Dresden, Germany, June 4-6, 2019.

High voltage switch for compact bidirectional dc-dc converter driving dielectric electroactive polymer actuators

L. Pniak; M. Almanza; R. Mottet; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2019. 9th international conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers & artificial muscles, Dresden, Germany, June 4-6, 2019.

Urine-Contactless Device to Empty Bladders: an Ex-Vivo Proof-of-Concept Study in Porcine Bladders

F. Clavica; J. Roth; M. P. Schneider; Y. Civet; F. Burkhard et al. 

2019. The 49th Annual Congress of the International Continence Society (ICS 2019), Gothenburg, Sweden, September 3-6, 2019. p. S44 – S45.

Very-High-Speed Miniaturized Permanent Magnet Motors: Design and Optimization

G. Burnand; Y. Perriard 

2019. The 11th Annual Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE2019), Baltimore, MD, USA, September 29 – October 3, 2019. p. 5258 – 5264. DOI : 10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912205.

Theses

Cylindrical Dielectric Elastomer Actuator for Cardiac Assist Device

J. A. J-M. Chavanne / Y. Perriard; Y. R. C. Civet (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2019. 

Posters

To-Pee or not-to-Pee? A Non-invasive, Urine-Contactless Device to Empty Bladders

F. Clavica; J. Roth; M. P. Schneider; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard et al. 

Swiss Medtech Expo, Luzern, Switzerland, September 10-11, 2019.

Patents

Spring with a plurality of elements, and actuator including such a spring

J. Chavanne; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

US11856861; EP3716899; US2021361929; EP3716899; WO2019102417.

2019.

Student Projects

Design and fabrication of miniaturized shape memory alloy gripper prototype

M. Truong 

2019.

Impedance Analyser – Non-Linear Inductors and Capacitors Measurement

V. Springmann 

2019.

Transcutaneous Wireless Power & Data Transfer for Medical Applications

X. Bailly 

2019.

High Stiffness Bearingless Motor

E. Gajo 

2019.

Control of a micro-robot via infrared communication

M. Uran 

2019.

Development of a CNC Surface Vibration Scanning System

J. Jayet 

2019.