Fractional order actuation systems: Theoretical foundation and application in feedback control of mechanical systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apm.2020.06.030
Abstract: Abstract This paper attempts to lay the theoretical foundations of the efficient employment of actuation systems with fractional order models. A discussion on the superiority of the discrete-time approaches, relative to continuous-time, is held and… read more here.
Keywords: fractional order; actuation system; systems fractional; actuation systems ... See more keywords
EPM–MRE: Electropermanent Magnet–Magnetorheological Elastomer for Soft Actuation System and Its Application to Robotic Grasping
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2021.3100939
Abstract: Conventional soft robotic grippers have been developed based on soft pneumatic actuators or using smart soft materials, but they need external pressure sources, are easily deteriorated or used in millimetric-scale, which leads to increase of… read more here.
Keywords: suction; actuation system; epm mre; soft actuation ... See more keywords
Development of a variable mode valve actuation system for a heavy-duty engine
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DOI: 10.1177/0954407020901659
Abstract: A new variable mode valve actuation system for a heavy-duty engine was proposed and designed in this paper. The variable mode valve actuation system can significantly enhance braking safety and improve fuel economy and emission… read more here.
Keywords: mode; actuation system; variable mode; valve ... See more keywords
Innovative variable stiffness and variable damping magnetorheological actuation system for robotic arm positioning
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DOI: 10.1177/1045389x221099453
Abstract: Overshoot and long settling time are two common problems of the positioning control for robotic arms. To solve the positioning control problems, an innovative variable stiffness and variable damping (VSVD) magnetorheological (MR) actuation system for… read more here.
Keywords: system; robotic arm; control; actuation system ... See more keywords
Powered Upper Limb Orthosis Actuation System Based on Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
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DOI: 10.2478/jtam-2018-0002
Abstract: Abstract The actuation system of a powered upper limb orthosis is studied in the work. To create natural safety in the mutual “man-robot” interaction, an actuation system based on pneumatic artificial muscles (PAM) is selected.… read more here.
Keywords: actuation; powered upper; actuation system; upper limb ... See more keywords
Kinematic Chain of a Morphing Winglet: Specifications, Conceptual and Advanced Design
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DOI: 10.3390/act12050194
Abstract: The present work focuses on the actuation system of a morphing winglet conceived to adaptively alter the load distribution on the wing, to reduce its stress level and enhance the climb performance. The winglet is… read more here.
Keywords: system; advanced design; kinematic chain; actuation system ... See more keywords
Active Fault-Tolerant Control Strategy for More Electric Aircraft under Actuation System Failure
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DOI: 10.3390/act9040122
Abstract: The aircraft hydraulic system is very important for the actuation system and its failure has led to a number of catastrophic accidents in the past few years. The reasons for hydraulic loss can be leakage,… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; system failure; system; control ... See more keywords