In additive manufacturing (AM) processes, the layer-by-layer fabrication leads to a staircase
error resulting in dimensional inaccuracies in the part surface. Using thinner slices reduces …

Nascent endoscopic therapeutic procedures, such as endoscopic submucosal dissection,
enable unparalleled access to and removal of mid-size cancerous neoplasia from within the …

Rehabilitation robotics is a field of research that investigates the applications of robotics in
motor function therapy for recovering the motor control and motor capability. In general, this …

This work proposes a new shape memory actuator based on a slider and slot mechanism.
The device is composed by two couples of opposed SMA coil elements. The SMA elements …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are capable linear actuators. This research demonstrates the
capabilities of SMA wires for the control of a pivot actuator. The wires impart opposing forces …

A model of motion of an agonistic–antagonistic shape memory alloy actuator is developed in
this article. The model shows that the dynamics of the actuator can be well described by a …

This work proposes a new shape memory actuator based on a slider and slot mechanism.
The particular layout can be associated to a simplified air cooling with a single fan and …

In this work, a robotic hand has been developed. This hand is driven by SMA (Shape
Memory Alloy) wires. Some researches has showed the high rejection rate by the amputees …

Within the repertoire of bio-inspired actuators, or at least the actuators whose actuation is
more similar to biological counterparts, we found the pneumatic muscles, piezoelectric …

Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) have shown their potential as linear actuators. The study
conducted here investigates the use of SMA wires as linear actuators for the control of a …