The human hand is capable of performing complex and useful tasks using an effective
integration of mechanisms, sensors, actuators and control functions, and at the same time is …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have found widespread applications as biomedical devices.
Biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and ductility make these alloys attractive for medical …

Since robotic prehension is widely used in all sectors of manufacturing industry, this book
fills the need for a comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of the topic. As such, this is the first …

The domain of micromechanical systems is an extensive, useful and yet largely unexplored
area. It is likely that, in many applications, small mechanisms will prove to be faster, more …

This paper demonstrates, theoretically and experimentally, the feasibility of utilizing Shape
Memory Actuators (SMA) in controlling the flexural vibrations of a flexible cantilevered beam …

When a person picks up a metal part and clamps it in the chuck of a lathe, he begins with his
arm, proceeds with his wrist and finishes with his fingers. The arm brings the part near the …

The need for high performance and at the same time compact actuators has existed for a
long time, especially for multi-degree-of-freedom devices like robot hands and walking …

The deposition and processing of thin-film Nitinol, a shape memory alloy (SMA), are
discussed and demonstrated. By using sputter-deposition techniques, 0.5 to 8.0-μm-thick …

Die Entwicklung technisch autonomer Roboter ist inzwischen so weit fortgeschritten, dass
mit dem breiten Einsatz von Robotern auch außerhalb von Fabrikhallen in naher Zukunft zu …

This paper presents the design, analysis and development of an anthropomorphic robotic
hand, ie MCR-Hand III. Based on the investigation of human hand anatomical structure and …