Three-Degree-of-Freedom Voice Coil Actuator Driven by a Four-Phase Current [PDF]
Camera attitude control systems for robots require a compact structure and high responsiveness. However, due to the combination structure of several actuators, the camera attitude control system is large.
Akira Heya, Katsuhiro Hirata
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Soft Skins With Reversible Thickness Morphing: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications. [PDF]
Evolution of electronic skin (e‐skin) technologies toward adaptive, multifunctional soft skins. Phase I highlights early rigid and discrete sensory interfaces. Phase II shows the transition toward flexible, stretchable, and large‐area e‐skin. Phase III captures the emergence of computational e‐skin.
Ozioko O, Akah C, Dahiya R.
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System modeling and identification of a balance type checkweigher compensated by voice coil actuator
The aim of this article is to investigate the characteristics of checkweigher which consists of two parts: electrical part (voice coil actuator) and mechanical part (lever-pivot mechanism).
Annadurai Vimalesh +3 more
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Design and Dynamic Modeling of a 3-RPS Compliant Parallel Robot Driven by Voice Coil Actuators
In order to increase the driving force of the voice coil actuator while reducing its size and mass, the structural parameters of the coil and magnet in the actuator are optimized by combing Biot–Savart law with Lagrangian interpolation. A 30 mm × 30 mm ×
Chuchao Wang +5 more
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Design of a Voice Coil Motor Actuator With L-Shape Coils for Optical Zooming Smartphone Cameras
This paper proposes a voice coil motor (VCM) with a novel electromagnetic structure for smartphone OZ actuators, and the advantages of this novel design are its long displacement, compact size, and more powerful and stable Lorentz force. These advantages
Chang-Lin Hsieh, Chien-Sheng Liu
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Design and Optimisation of Linear Variable Differential Transformers and Voice Coil Actuators Using Finite Element Analysis: A Methodical Approach to Enhance Sensor Response and Actuation Force [PDF]
This study introduces a systematic and optimised methodology for designing Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) sensors and Voice Coil (VC) actuators, tailored for high-precision applications such as gravitational wave detectors and particle ...
Kumar Akhil Kukkadapu +3 more
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FriiTriga, a triggered controller with an optical beam shutter using a hard disk drive voice-coil actuator [PDF]
We present in this article the complete setup to build a triggered controller with a mechanical optical shutter. The system is a low cost, Do-It-Yourself, and easy to implement setup with three functionalities: Manual mode, direct mode with TTL signal ...
Dam-Bé L. Douti +2 more
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Increased Disarray of Extracellular Matrix Collagen-I Fiber Network and Compromised Biomechanics in Aortae From Marfan-Syndrome Mice Assessed Through Combined Opto-Biomechatronics. [PDF]
Combined structure‐function assessment in aortic rings from Marfan mice using MechaMorph Opto‐Biomechatronics technology relates increased elasticity (stiffness) and dynamic viscosity and less ordered extracellular matrix 3D‐structure (collagen) as potential causes for impaired Windkessel function and compromised haemodynamics in Marfan's syndrome ...
Schneidereit D +10 more
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A Review of Robotic Surgery: Engineering Considerations and Future Directions From Surgeons' Perspectives [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Since its initial inception, robotic‐assisted minimally invasive surgery (RAMIS) is continually being applied to a wider array of procedures. However, there are significant limitations in current surgical subsystems, including a large learning curve, lack of effective haptic feedback, decreased surgical intuition, and decreased ...
Shaikh N +7 more
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Nonlinear characteristics of the driving model of the coaxial integrated macro–micro composite actuator [PDF]
Nonlinearity is one of the important factors affecting the positioning accuracy of the macro–micro composite actuator. To improve the positioning accuracy of the driving model of the macro–micro composite actuator, this paper combines the research ...
C. Yu +5 more
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