CPC F03G 7/06143 (2021.08) [A61F 2/08 (2013.01); B25J 9/1085 (2013.01); F03G 7/062 (2021.08); F03G 7/06112 (2021.08); A61F 2002/0894 (2013.01); A61F 2002/5066 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A hybrid actuation device comprising:
an artificial muscle comprising:
a housing having an electrode region and an expandable fluid region; and
a first electrode and a second electrode each disposed in the electrode region of the housing;
a first plate coupled to a second plate and positioned within the housing, the first plate positioned between the housing and the first electrode, and the second plate positioned between the housing and the second electrode; and
a shape memory alloy wire extending from the first plate to the second plate.
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