Selection of MEMS accelerometers for tilt measurements

S Łuczak, R Grepl, M Bodnicki - Journal of Sensors, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
In order to build a tilt sensor having a desired sensitivity and measuring range, one should
select an appropriate type, orientation, and initial position of an accelerometer. Various …

In-pipe microrobot driven by SMA elements

M Bodnicki, D Kamiński - Mechatronics 2013: Recent Technological and …, 2014 - Springer
The paper presents a microrobot designed for moving inside of pipelines, whose actuator is
based on a strand made of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA). According to the accepted …

Novel algorithm for tilt measurements using MEMS accelerometers

S Łuczak - MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 - repo.pw.edu.pl
A novel algorithm for determining pitch and roll under static or quasi-static conditions is
presented. It is based on application of a triaxial micromachined accelerometer for the …

Thermal Instability of Commercial Dual-axis MEMS Accelerometers

S Łuczak, M Zams, P Pieńczuk - Micro and Nanosystems, 2023 - benthamdirect.com
Introduction: Thermal drifts of MEMS sensors are one of their biggest shortcomings.
However, experimental studies may offer a solution while striving for the reduction of related …

Tilt measurements in mechatronic devices and mobile microrobots

S Łuczak - Engineering Transactions, 2018 - et.ippt.gov.pl
A review of the author's own research on tilt measurements in mechatronic devices by
means of micromachined accelerometers is presented. This comprehensive study …

Capacitive Tilt Micro-Sensor

S Łuczak, M Zams, M Władziński… - … Conference on Global …, 2023 - Springer
Division of the steregon (4π sr) into uniform sub-ranges is briefly discussed as a way of
discrete determination of a tilt of an object. Mechanical designs of relevant patented sensors …

Orthotic robot as a self optimizing system

J Wierciak, K Bagiński… - … and Scientific Advances, 2014 - Springer
One of the crucial development trends in building of mechatronic devices is designing and
realising self optimizing systems, ie systems that are capable of changing the objective of …

Effect of gear ratio on energy consumption of actuators used in orthotic robot

K Bagiński, J Wierciak - Mechatronics 2013: Recent Technological and …, 2014 - Springer
During works upon system for verticalization and enforcing movement of people with
paraplegia designers faced a problem of selecting drive units which would have low energy …

Safety module for the system of verticalization and aiding motion of the disabled

D Jasińska-Choromańska, B Kabziński… - … and Scientific Advances, 2014 - Springer
Apart from mechanical problems in designing a System of Verticalization and Aiding Motion
(SVAM), a development of a safety module is essential for its functionality and safety. This …

Monitoring tilt of elevated loads using MEMS accelerometers

S Łuczak, M Zams - … 2019: Recent Advances Towards Industry 4.0, 2020 - Springer
A problem of monitoring extreme values of tilt of a load being elevated by means of a hoist
machine (eg crane) is addressed. The tilt is measured by means of MEMS accelerometer …