Abstract: The present invention relates to Diels-Alder-based polymers comprising the reaction product of a composition comprising a polymaleimide and a monomeric unit. The Diels-Alder-based polymers may be self-healing polymers. The Diels-Alder-based polymers may be used in 3D printing, flexible electronics and soft robotics. Furthermore, the present invention relates to structures comprising said Diels-Alder-based polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-healing polymers and uses thereof in various domains, such as additive manufacturing and robotics. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for preparing said self-healing polymers, and to compositions and structures comprising said polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conductive self-healing composite materials and uses thereof in various domains, such as additive manufacturing, electronics and robotics. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for self-healing said composite materials and structures comprising said composite materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physical interface device for providing a physical interface between a user and rigid components of a machine, e.g. a cuff. The physical interface device comprises a soft component for providing a soft contact to the user, and one or more sensors which are integrated in the physical interface device, wherein at least one of the sensors is configured for sensing a force inside the physical interface device. The present invention also relates to a machine comprising a physical interface device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-healing polymers, more particular autonomously self-healing polymers and uses thereof in various domains, such as 3D printing, flexible electronics and soft robotics. Furthermore, the present invention relates to structures comprising said polymers.

Abstract: An actuator and a method for controlling the actuator are described. The actuator comprises: an output member rotatable around an axis of rotation; an input member rotatable around the axis and connected for rotation with the output member via a plurality of cylindrical helical springs; a motor assembly arranged to drive the input member to rotate around the axis of rotation; first and second sensors for detecting the angular position of the input member and the relative angular position between the input member and the output member; and an electronic control unit arranged to determine a desired angular velocity of the input member on the basis of a desired value for the impedance of the actuator and to control the motor assembly on the basis of the error between the desired angular velocity of the input member and the angular velocity of the input member.

Abstract: An actuator and a method for controlling the actuator are described. The actuator comprises: an output member rotatable around an axis of rotation; an input member rotatable around the axis and connected for rotation with the output member via a plurality of cylindrical helical springs; a motor assembly arranged to drive the input member to rotate around the axis of rotation; first and second sensors for detecting the angular position of the input member and the relative angular position between the input member and the output member; and an electronic control unit arranged to determine a desired angular velocity of the input member on the basis of a desired value for the impedance of the actuator and to control the motor assembly on the basis of the error between the desired angular velocity of the input member and the angular velocity of the input member.