Heavy load object transporting mechanism for “Nimbus Sheet” :

Environment manipulation mechanism with free adaptability.

Abstract

“Nimbus Sheet”, the envrionment manipulation mechanism with free adaptability has been developed with soft cilia vibration. To realize the function of transporting a heavy load object, a top plate as supporting mechanism was adapted. This top supporting plate can reduce the deformation of cilia that decreases the transporting capability of Nimbus Sheet. In addition, we verified that the weight capacity can be improved by controlling the contact state of the cilia with transporting objects.