Neural Networks Predicting Microbial Fuel Cells Output for Soft Robotics Applications

Tsompanas, Michail-Antisthenis and You, Jiseon and Philamore, Hemma and Rossiter, Jonathan and Ieropoulos, Ioannis (2021) Neural Networks Predicting Microbial Fuel Cells Output for Soft Robotics Applications. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 8. ISSN 2296-9144

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Abstract

The development of biodegradable soft robotics requires an appropriate eco-friendly source of energy. The use of Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) is suggested as they can be designed completely from soft materials with little or no negative effects to the environment. Nonetheless, their responsiveness and functionality is not strictly defined as in other conventional technologies, i.e. lithium batteries. Consequently, the use of artificial intelligence methods in their control techniques is highly recommended. The use of neural networks, namely a nonlinear autoregressive network with exogenous inputs was employed to predict the electrical output of an MFC, given its previous outputs and feeding volumes. Thus, predicting MFC outputs as a time series, enables accurate determination of feeding intervals and quantities required for sustenance that can be incorporated in the behavioural repertoire of a soft robot.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Repository > Mathematical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2023 04:11
Last Modified: 13 Oct 2023 03:37
URI: http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/2590

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