Fluid Power Forum Discusses New Servo Pump for Soft Robotics

Episode 40 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Dr. Eric Barth, an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. Listen below to hear about his new servo pump, developed to advance hydraulically actuated soft robotics technology.

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This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes will be released every other Monday. View the schedule for upcoming episodes below.

  • February 15 | “Low-Noise Gear Pumps for Automotive Applications” | Aldo F. Toscano of Marzocchi Pumps
  • March 1 | Mike Guelker of Festo
  • March 15 | Soren Rasmussen of Green Hydraulic Power

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