A novel hybrid actuation mechanism based XY nanopositioning stage with totally decoupled kinematics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.07.010
Abstract: Abstract This paper reports the design, analysis and testing of a parallel two degree-of-freedom piezo-actuated compliant stage for XY nanopositioning by introducing an innovative hybrid actuation mechanism. It mainly features the combination of two Scott–Russell… read more here.
Keywords: nanopositioning stage; hybrid actuation; kinematics; actuation mechanism ... See more keywords
Design of Anthropomorphic Fingers With Biomimetic Actuation Mechanism
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2019.2926955
Abstract: A deep understanding of the movement mechanism of the human fingers is essential for achieving a human-like actuation mechanism for anthropomorphic robotic hands. After carefully analyzing a set of anatomical theories of human fingers, we… read more here.
Keywords: design anthropomorphic; fingers biomimetic; actuation; actuation mechanism ... See more keywords
A Fast Actuation Mechanism and Energy-Effective Driving Method for Pulse-Closers
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3159915
Abstract: When a recloser detects fault currents in electric power distribution lines, it breaks the line and then restores the line after several fault tests. To check whether fault remains, the recloser performs CO operations (opening… read more here.
Keywords: actuation mechanism; fault; driving method; mechanism ... See more keywords
New Actuation Mechanism for Actively Cooled SMA Springs in a Neurosurgical Robot
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2017.2679199
Abstract: This paper presents the use of shape memory alloy (SMA) spring actuators with real-time cooling to control the motion of the minimally invasive neurosurgical intracranial robot (MINIR-II). A new actuation mechanism involving the passage of… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism actively; water; new actuation; actuation mechanism ... See more keywords
Harmonious Cable Actuation Mechanism for Soft Robot Joints Using a Pair of Noncircular Pulleys
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4041055
Abstract: Various slim robots, such as surgical robots or humanoid robot fingers, are remotely actuated using transmission cables. If pull–pull drive is applied to actuate them using circular driving spools regardless of the shape of the… read more here.
Keywords: noncircular pulleys; cable actuation; cable; actuation mechanism ... See more keywords
Actuation Mechanism of Microvalves: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/mi11020172
Abstract: The microvalve is one of the most important components in microfluidics. With decades of development, the microvalve has been widely used in many industries such as life science, chemical engineering, chip, and so forth. This… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism microvalves; actuation mechanism; microvalves review; actuation ... See more keywords