Recent Achievements in Application of Magneto-Rheological Fluid for Force-Feedback and Haptic Systems

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Key topics: autonomous driving, control. See the paper for implementation details and experimental results.

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Original abstract

Abstract Magnetorheological fluids (MRFs) represent a class of smart materials characterized by their ability to undergo rapid, reversible changes in rheological behavior under the influence of an external magnetic field. This property, transitioning from a Newtonian liquid to a non-Newtonian semi-solid with a controllable yield stress, enables real-time force and torque modulation. Consequently, MRFs have been widely adopted across diverse engineering fields. This paper presents a systematic review focused on the application of MRF-based force-feedback systems within teleoperation, specifically for master-slave manipulators. The increasing demand for intuitive and reliable human-machine interaction in areas such as robotic surgery and hazardous environment operations necessitates force-feedback mechanisms that offer fast response, precise control, and high stability. MRF technology addresses these requirements by providing smooth, continuous, and controllable force sensations with minimal delay. While existing reviews have explored MRF applications broadly, they lack a focused analysis of the advantages and limitations specific to teleoperation. This review aims to fill that gap by first outlining the fundamental operating principles of MRF, followed by a description of MRF-based forcefeedback devices. It then systematically examines existing studies on haptic systems employing MRF in teleoperation applications.

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