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The 'true' power of SMA micro-actuation

Jan Peirs, Dominiek Reynaerts, Hendrik Van Brussel

Year
2001
Citations
12

Abstract

Several miniature manipulator prototypes have been built for integration in a robotic endoscope using shape memory, hydraulic, and electromagnetic actuators. Their real work density is compared to the theoretical densities. Also the constructive aspects are discussed. It shows up that shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators are less attractive than they appear on a theoretical basis. 1.

Keywords

SMA*Shape-memory alloyActuatorMechanical engineeringPower (physics)ConstructiveWork (physics)EngineeringComputer scienceControl engineering

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