Design optimization of hybrid actuation combining macro-mini actuators
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DOI: 10.1007/s12541-017-0062-z
Abstract: A significant challenge in the development of human-safe robots is how to optimize performance while maintaining high safety standards. One promising solution is a hybrid actuation concept which combines low-frequency and high-frequency actuators. However, actuator… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; actuation combining; hybrid actuation; optimization hybrid ... See more keywords
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
Stiffness-Tunable Soft Gripper with Soft-Rigid Hybrid Actuation for Versatile Manipulations.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2021.0025
Abstract: Highly flexible and environmentally adaptive soft robots have received considerable attention. There remains a demand for soft robots to realize the stiffness modulation and variable workspace for robust and versatile manipulations. This article presents a… read more here.
Keywords: hybrid actuation; rigid hybrid; soft gripper; gripper ... See more keywords