An Unconventional Inchworm Actuator Based on PZT/ERFs Control Technology

An unconventional inchworm actuator for precision positioning based on piezoelectric (PZT) actuation and electrorheological fluids (ERFs) control technology is presented. The actuator consists of actuation unit (PZT stack pump), fluid control unit (ERFs valve), and execution unit (hydraulic actuator...

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Main Authors: Guojun Liu, Yanyan Zhang, Jianfang Liu, Jianqiao Li, Chunxiu Tang, Tengfei Wang, Xuhao Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2804543
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