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Kim, Seok Park, Hyunjik 2019-11-26T20:35:09Z 2019-11-26T20:35:09Z 2019-07-18 2019-08 Modified versions of epoxy-based shape memory polymers (SMPs) were tested and proven for their adhesive benefits in recent works. A heated dry adhesive system displaying strong adhesive performance on a variety of chemically dissimilar adherend was developed. This thesis explores the mechanical designs and performances of the novel apparatuses specifically invented to verify the system’s potential for practical applications. A macroscale multipurpose testbed capable of accurately measuring the adhesive strength, preload, and required peeling force for SMPs of various dimensions and properties was constructed. A total of three prototypes were designed and tested as an initial process of creating a wall climbing robot that utilizes heated dry adhesives. Each modified and improved prototype introduced a higher possibility of achieving a fully functional climber as well as the inherent physical challenges that must be overcome. Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2019-11-26 without embargo terms The student, Hyunjik Park, accepted the attached license on 2019-07-15 at 00:08. The student, Hyunjik Park, submitted this Thesis for approval on 2019-07-15 at 00:32. This Thesis was approved for publication on 2019-07-18 at 10:05. DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #14318 on 2019-11-26 at 12:53:41 Made available in DSpace on 2019-11-26T20:35:09Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 PARK-THESIS-2019.pdf: 2327200 bytes, checksum: 3836e2f2b250c9359b1e97a69c2e6f19 (MD5) LICENSE.txt: 4209 bytes, checksum: c00023feae018e7e6a0596c97665cd5a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2019-07-18 application/pdf http://hdl.handle.net/2142/105696 en Copyright 2019 Hyunjik Park Shape Memory Polymer SMP Testbed Robot Mechanical designs that explore the applicability of shape memory polymers text text Mechanical Sci & Engineering Mechanical Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Thesis M.S.