Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuators: The Role of Material, Form, and Scaling Effects.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208517
Abstract: Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are smart materials that are widely used to create intelligent devices because of their high energy density, actuation strain, and biocompatibility characteristics. Given their unique properties, SMAs have been found to… read more here.
Keywords: sma actuators; scaling effects; form scaling; material form ... See more keywords
Bio-Inspired Control System for Fingers Actuated by Multiple SMA Actuators
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7020062
Abstract: Spiking neural networks are able to control with high precision the rotation and force of single-joint robotic arms when shape memory alloy wires are used for actuation. Bio-inspired robotic arms such as anthropomorphic fingers include… read more here.
Keywords: bio inspired; sma actuators; finger; control system ... See more keywords