Attitude Measurement and Zero Offset Calibration for a Novel Spherical Actuator With Tiltable Stator
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2025.3545497
Abstract: Spherical actuators serve as active joints capable of rotation in three directions and are more compact than traditional joints with multiple single-axis motors embedded in series. Accurate attitude measurement is essential for real-time and precise… read more here.
Keywords: spherical actuator; attitude measurement; measurement zero; calibration ... See more keywords
Analysis Accuracy in Positioning Calculation for Three-Degree-of-Freedom Spherical Actuator
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DOI: 10.1109/tmag.2021.3067323
Abstract: Multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) spherical actuators have been developed for the fields of robotics and industrial machinery. We have proposed an outer-rotor-type three-DOF spherical actuator that can realize a high torque density. Each coil input current is… read more here.
Keywords: spherical actuator; analysis accuracy; accuracy; analysis ... See more keywords
The Spherical-Actuator-Magnet Manipulator: A Permanent-Magnet Robotic End-Effector
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2017.2694841
Abstract: A variety of magnetic devices can be manipulated remotely using a single permanent “actuator” magnet positioned in space by a robotic manipulator. This paper describes the spherical-actuator-magnet manipulator (SAMM), which is designed to replace or… read more here.
Keywords: spherical actuator; actuator magnet; magnet; magnet manipulator ... See more keywords
Development of a PM Spherical Actuator With Tiltable Stator for High Torque Density
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DOI: 10.1109/tte.2025.3550675
Abstract: Spherical actuators are active joints that rotate around three directions and are more compact than conventional joints using multiple single-axis motors connected in series. However, spherical electromagnetic actuators have low torque density, particularly in tilt… read more here.
Keywords: stator; actuator; torque; spherical actuator ... See more keywords