Robot Applications of Thermoplastic Composites
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Application | Applicable LATP Process | Material (Reinf./Matrix) | Advantages |
Outer Shells / Torso Enclosures | LATP + Vacuum Forming | Carbon / PEI, PPS | Lightweight, impact-resistant, sleek surface, thermal shielding |
Upper Arm & Forearm Shells | In-situ LATP | Carbon / PPS or PEKK | High stiffness-to-weight ratio, fatigue resistance |
Thigh & Shin Covers | LATP + Hot Stamping | Carbon / PPS or PEKK | Lightweight for reduced energy use, thermally stable |
Structural Backplate / Spine | In-situ LATP | Carbon / PPS | Central structural support, high axial stiffness |
Foot Structures (Shell + Beam Hybrid) | LATP + Hot Stamping | Carbon / PEKK, PPS | Strong yet lightweight, absorbs loads during gait |
Hand / Gripper Housing Plates | In-situ LATP | Carbon or Glass / PPS | Durable, precise fit, heat-tolerant |
Battery & Power Module Enclosures | LATP + Vacuum Forming | Carbon / PPS or PEI | EMI shielding, FST performance, structural integration |