Shape memory actuators for robotic applications

Y. Furuya; H. Shimada

doi:10.1016/0261-3069(91)90088-L

Shape memory actuators for robotic applications

Y. Furuya, H. Shimada

Micro System Integration Center (μSIC)

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Abstract

Shape memory alloys represent a new class of material, capable of transforming thermal energy into mechanical work. If the heating and cooling of these alloys is controlled by pulsed direct electrical current, repeated cyclic motions can be achieved and used in robotic applications as thermal-mechanical actuators.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	21-28
Number of pages	8
Journal	Materials and Design
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-3069(91)90088-L
Publication status	Published - 1991 Feb

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Materials Science(all)
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

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