The design of high strength electro-thermal micro-actuator based on the genetic algorithm
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-019-04637-3
Abstract: Micro-actuator has applied on the microrobotics, microfluidics et al. widely. In general, to obtain the maximum output force is the designed requirement of electro-thermal actuator. However, the displacement for the force output will result in… read more here.
Keywords: micro actuator; genetic algorithm; stress concentration; electro thermal ... See more keywords
Notice of Removal: Self-Sensing Actuation Circuit for PZT Micro-actuator in HDDs
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2017.2721924
Abstract: This paper presents a new self-sensing actuation (SSA) circuit for using the piezoelectric (PZT) micro-actuator as both an actuator and a sensor simultaneously. The proposed SSA circuit senses the voltage signal generated by the PZT… read more here.
Keywords: ssa circuit; micro actuator; pzt micro; proposed ssa ... See more keywords
A Modified U-Shaped Micro-Actuator with a Compliant Mechanism Applied to a Microgripper
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DOI: 10.3390/act8010028
Abstract: In this paper, a modified U-shaped micro-actuator with a compliant mechanism is proposed. It was analyzed with a uniform and modified thin arm, as well as a similar variation in the corresponding flexure, in order… read more here.
Keywords: micro actuator; modified shaped; mechanism; actuator ... See more keywords