Abstract: This paper presents the design and dynamic model for a novel prototype pneumatic boost converter, a device developed to be an energetic equivalent to the electrical boost converter. The design of the system selects pneumatic ...

Abstract: Though mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, such as ventricular assist devices and total artificial hearts (TAH), provide heart failure patients with bridges to heart transplantation or are alternatives to ...

Abstract: The versatile uses and excellent soft tissue distinction afforded by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has led to the development of many MRcompatible devices for MRIguided interventions. This paper presents a fully pneumatic ...

Abstract: Free piston engine compressors have recently been investigated for the purpose of providing a high pressure air supply for untethered, pneumatically actuated robotic systems. Given that free piston engine performance is ...

Abstract: Pneumatically actuated robotic systems are attractive alternatives to traditional electromechanical systems due to the power density advantage of pneumatic actuators. This assumes that a power source is available to provide ...

Abstract: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices, i.e., ventricular assist devices (VADs) and total artificial hearts (TAHs), while effective and vital in restoring hemodynamics in patients with circulatory compromise in ...