Scientific contributions 2021

Journal Articles

Evaluation of dielectric elastomers to develop materials suitable for actuation

P. Banet; N. Zeggai; J. Chavanne; G. T. M. Nguyen; L. Chikh et al. 

Soft Matter, 2021. 2021-11-15. Vol. 17, p. 10786 – 10805. DOI : 10.1039/d1sm00621e.

An untethered mechanically-intelligent inchworm robot powered by a shape memory alloy oscillator

S. Thomas; P. Germano; T. G. Martinez; Y. Perriard 

Sensors and Actuators: A. Physical. 2021-10-06. Vol. 332, Part 2, p. 113115. DOI : 10.1016/j.sna.2021.113115.

Design and modelling of a tubular dielectric elastomer actuator with constrained radial displacement as a cardiac assist device

T. Martinez; J. Chavanne; A. Walter; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

Smart Materials And Structures. 2021-10-01. Vol. 30, num. 10, p. 105024. DOI : 10.1088/1361-665X/ac1fa8.

Ultra-High-Voltage (7-kV) Bidirectional Flyback Converter Used to Drive Capacitive Actuators

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

Ieee Transactions On Industry Applications. 2021-09-01. Vol. 57, num. 5, p. 5145-5156. DOI : 10.1109/TIA.2021.3094460.

Characterization and Verification of Eddy-Current Position Sensing for Magnetic Levitation

J. P. T. Peralta Fierro; S. Thomas; Y. Perriard 

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. 2021-08-04. Vol. 57, num. 6, p. 5796-5805. DOI : 10.1109/TIA.2021.3101775.

Improved properties of soft magnetic composites with hollow microstructures

X. Ren; R. Corcolle; Y. Perriard 

Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 2021-08-27. Vol. 54, num. 46, p. 465003. DOI : 10.1088/1361-6463/ac21ff.

Designing compliant mechanisms composed of shape memory alloy and actuated by induction heating

A. Thabuis; S. Thomas; T. G. Martinez; P. Germano; Y. Perriard 

Smart Materials and Structures. 2021-08-18. Vol. 30, num. 9, p. 1-12, 095025. DOI : 10.1088/1361-665X/ac1b15.

Efficiency Optimisation of Slotless Magnetic Bearing Machines

G. Borque Gallego; L. Rossini; T. Achtnich; D. Martins Araujo; Y. Perriard 

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. 2021. Vol. 57, num. 6, p. 6833-6843. DOI : 10.1109/TIA.2021.3072614.

Feasibility of a Dielectric Elastomer Augmented Aorta

M. Almanza; F. Clavica; J. Chavanne; D. Moser; D. Obrist et al. 

Advanced Science. 2021-01-25. Vol. 8, num. 6, p. 2001974. DOI : 10.1002/advs.202001974.

LOD-Homogenization of Multiscale Eddy Current Problem in Time Domain

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

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 2021-04-08. Vol. 57, num. 6, p. 1-4. DOI : 10.1109/TMAG.2021.3071813.

Novel Generalised Notch Filter for Harmonic Vibration Suppression in Magnetic Bearing Systems

G. Borque Gallego; L. Rossini; T. Achtnich; D. Martins Araujo; Y. Perriard 

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. 2021. Vol. 57, num. 6, p. 6977-6987. DOI : 10.1109/TIA.2021.3062587.

Shape Optimization of Soft Magnetic Composites using Level-set Method

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

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. 2021. Vol. 57, num. 5, p. 1-8. DOI : 10.1109/TMAG.2021.3064185.

Design and Manufacturing of an Electrostatic MEMS Relay for High Power Applications

F. L. Copt; Y. R. C. Civet; C. Köchli; Y. Perriard 

Sensor and Actuators A: Physicals. 2021-01-15. Vol. 321, p. 1-9, 112569. DOI : 10.1016/j.sna.2021.112569.

Conference Papers

An Analytical Model for the Prediction of the Maximum Output Voltage Reachable with an Ultra-high Voltage Flyback Converter Driving Capacitive Actuators

R. J. C. Mottet; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

2021-10-25. 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE’21 ECCE Europe), Ghent, Belgium (virtual), September 6-10, 2021. DOI : 10.23919/EPE21ECCEEurope50061.2021.9570422.

DEA Self-discharge Characterization for Low Duty Cycle Applications

S. Konstantinidi; T. Martinez; R. Mottet; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-17. 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31 – November 3, 2021. p. 781-784. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634539.

Bluetooth Low Energy Direction Finding Principle

P. Mohaghegh; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-17. 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31-November 3, 2021. p. 830-834. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634353.

Schmitt trigger-based control strategy for the discharge phase of an ultra-high-voltage bidirectional flyback

R. Mottet; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-17. 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS 2021)), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31 – November 3, 2021. p. 232-235. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634195.

Improved Electrical Behavior of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

A. M. Walter; T. G. Martinez; J. Chavanne; Y. R. C. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-17. 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31 – November 3, 2021. p. 95-98. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634203.

Modelling and Fabrication of a Kirigami-Inspired Shape Memory Alloy Actuator

S. Thomas; M. Ghorbani; G. Lang; T. G. Martinez; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-17. 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31 – November 3, 2021. p. 1533-1537. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634337.

A Self-Biasing Shape Memory Alloy Gripper for Lightweight Applications

S. Thomas; G. Maquignaz; A. Thabuis; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-16. 2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Prague, Czech Republic, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2021. p. 8211-8216. DOI : 10.1109/IROS51168.2021.9636155.

Generative Adversarial Networks for Localized Vibrotactile Feedback in Haptic Surfaces

C. Hernandez Mejia; X. Ren; A. Thabuis; J. Chavanne; P. Germano et al. 

2021-12-17. 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31 – November 3, 2021. p. 105-110. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634513.

A Cockcroft-Walton generator driven by wireless power transfer for implanted high-voltage generation

T. G. Martinez; M. Almanza; Y. R. C. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2021-12-17. 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Gyeongju, Republic of Korea (hybrid), October 31 – November 3, 2021. p. 243-246. DOI : 10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634392.

Reinforcement Learning and Hardware in the Loop for Localized Vibrotactile Feedback in Haptic Surfaces

C. Hernandez Mejia; M. Favier; X. Ren; P. Germano; Y. Perriard 

2021-11-15. IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS) 2021, Xi’an, China (virtual symposium), September 11-16, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/IUS52206.2021.9593749.

Experimental Electromechanical Characterization of Slotted and Slotless Miniature Bearingless Drives

P. Peralta; G. Borque-Gallego; Y. Lapijover; Y. Perriard 

2021-01-01. IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC), ELECTR NETWORK, May 17-20, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/IEMDC47953.2021.9449513.

Energy Analysis of a Cardiac Assist Device based on Dielectric Elastomer Actuator through an Equivalent Electrical Circuit

J. Chavanne; F. Clavica; T. Martinez; Y. Civet; D. Obrist et al. 

2021-01-01. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), ELECTR NETWORK, Jul 12-16, 2021. p. 346-352. DOI : 10.1109/AIM46487.2021.9517705.

Preliminary Study of Pressure Self-Sensing Miniature Magnetorheological Valves

S. L. Ntella; K. Jeanmonod; Minh-Trung Duong; Y. Civet; C. Koechli et al. 

2021-01-01. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), ELECTR NETWORK, Jul 12-16, 2021. p. 606-611. DOI : 10.1109/AIM46487.2021.9517656.

Redefining Energy Density for an uniaxial Dielectric Elastomer Actuator

J. Chavanne; Y. Civet; Y. Perriard 

2021-01-01. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), ELECTR NETWORK, Jul 12-16, 2021. p. 1113-1118. DOI : 10.1109/AIM46487.2021.9517512.

Control-Free Mechanical Oscillator Powered by Shape Memory Alloys

S. Thomas; P. Germano; T. G. Martinez; Y. Perriard 

2021-08-24. 2021 IEEE/ASME (AIM) International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, [Virtual] Delft, Netherlands, July 12-16, 2021. DOI : 10.1109/AIM46487.2021.9517468.

Depth Camera and Electromagnetic Field Localization System For IoT Application – High level, lightweight data fusion

P. Mohaghegh; R. Saeed; F. Tièche; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

2021. 2nd Asia Service Sciences and Software Engineering Conference (ASSE ’21), Macau, Macao, February 24-26, 2021. DOI : 10.1145/3456126.3456145.

Theses

Performance and Micro-Vibrations in Magnetic Bearings for Space Actuators

G. Borque Gallego / Y. Perriard; D. Martins Araujo (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Posters

Ultra-high voltage, compact and energy recovering electronics for dielectric elastomer actuators

R. Mottet; A. Boegli; Y. Perriard 

10th International conference on Electromechanically Active Polymer (EAP) transducers & artificial muscles (EuroEAP 2021), Linköping, Sweden (online), June 1-3, 2021.

Patents

Stretchable tubular device and use thereof as a counterpulsation device

Y. Civet; Y. Perriard; J. Chavanne; T. G. Martinez; M. Almanza 

US2023166097; EP4143896; WO2021220087; EP3903847.

2021.

Dielectric elastomer actuator

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

US2022393098; EP4052309; WO2021084503.

2021.

Student Projects

Smart algorithm for plantar pressure classification and redistribution in wearable device based on machine learning techniques

J. Couyoupetrou 

2021-01-14.

Position control of shape memory alloys using a thermal video camera

D. Cisier 

2021-01-04.

Design optimization of the primary coil for induction heating

A. S. Jensen 

2021-06-11.

High voltage power supply system for tethered drone part II

C. Bongini 

2021-06-11.

Design and development of a haptic feedback demonstrator using time-reversal method and FPGAS

A. Chica Linares 

2021-06-11.

Signal generation for haptic using Reinforcement Learning

M. Favier 

2021-06-11.

Demonstrator Surface For Machine Learning Algorithm

M. Leuenberger 

2021-06-11.

Drone-ready robotic gripper powered by shape memory alloys

G. Maquignaz 

2021-01-08.

Geometric features extraction from topology optimization results

E. Schlegel 

2021-06-11.

Exploration of 3D printing and injection molding techniques for the realization of deformable parts

J. Sobhie 

2021-06-11.

Modelling of miniaturized, self-sensing magneto-rheological (MR) valves

M. Mokni 

2021-01-07.

Embedded small scale impedance analyser for self-sensing actuators – Feasibility study

E. Jeandupeux 

2021-01-08.

Study and design of a wireless inductive power transfer based on planar PCB coils

M. Brosset 

2021-01-08.

High voltage power supply for tethered drones

N. Shadi 

2021-01-08.

Modeling and simulation of a linear actuator and its load

M. Favre 

2021-01-08.