Simulations and Experiments on the Vibrational Characteristics of Cylindrical Shell Resonator Actuated by Piezoelectric Electrodes with Different Thicknesses by Yiming Luo, Tianliang Qu, Bin Zhang, Yao Pan, Pengbo Xiao

“…In this paper, a finite element model of a cylindrical shell resonator actuated by piezoelectric electrodes with different thicknesses is built to investigate the vibrational characteristics. …”
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Rate-Dependent Hysteresis Model Based on LS-SVM for Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy Actuator by Mengyao Wang, Zhenze Liu, Yewei Yu, Xiaoning Yang, Wei Gao

Subjects: “…magnetic shape memory alloy actuator…”
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Improving Critical Frequency of the Electrothermal V-Shaped Actuator Using the Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by Phuc Hong Pham, Phuc Truong Duc, Kien Trung Hoang, Ngoc-Tam Bui

“…., expanding the effective working frequency range) of an electrothermal V-shaped actuator (EVA). The obtained results are based on applying the finite difference model, a method for calculating the critical frequency, as well as conditions to ensure the mechanical stability and thermal safety of EVA. …”
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Finite-Time Control for Markovian Jump Systems with Polytopic Uncertain Transition Description and Actuator Saturation by Zhongyi Tang

“…The systems considered time-varying delays, actuator saturation, and polytopic uncertain transition description. …”
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A New Numerical Procedure for Vibration Analysis of Beam under Impulse and Multiharmonics Piezoelectric Actuators by Yassin Belkourchia, Lahcen Azrar

“…The efficiency and applicability of the proposed approach are demonstrated in the computation of the dynamic behavior of beams for various boundary conditions and excited by impulse and Multiharmonics piezoelectric actuators. The obtained numerical results are well compared to the developed analytical solution.…”
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A New Type of Magnetic Actuator Capable of Wall-Climbing Movement Using Inertia Force by H. Yaguchi, S. Sakuma, T. Kato

“…This paper proposes a new type of a magnetic actuator that operates on a resonance energy of a mass-spring model by using an electromagnetic force. …”
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An fMRI study on the generalization of motor learning after brain actuated supernumerary robot training by Yuan Liu, Shuaifei Huang, Weiguo Xu, Zhuang Wang, Dong Ming

“…However, few studies are on the learning generalization of BCI-actuated supernumerary robotic finger (BCI-SRF) for human-machine interaction training, and no studies have explored its longitudinal neuroplasticity mechanisms. …”
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Experimental Design Validation of Tilting Calibration Mechanism by Using Shape Memory Alloy Spring Actuator by Hyun-Ung Oh, Myeong-Jae Lee, Taegyu Kim

“…The use of an SMA spring actuator was proved effective for implementing the dual function of a fail-safe in an emergency phase and a mechanical constraint on the driving part of the mechanism in severe launch vibration environment.…”
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Kinematics Analysis and Experimental Validation for a Hybrid Machining Unit with Redundantly Actuated Parallel Mechanism by Jun Zhang, Yufei Bao, Hanliang Fang, Jirui Diao

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Analysis of the Torque Transmission Performance of Double 3-RRS Over-redundant Actuation Flight Simulator by Zhou Changchun, Wang Qi

“…The flight simulator has 3 rotational degrees of freedom,6 actuators,3 redundant actuators are included in 6 actuators. …”
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Backstepping Control Based on Constrained Command Filter for Hypersonic Flight Vehicles with AOA and Actuator Constraints by Junbao Wei, Haiyan Li, Ming Guo, Jing Li, Huang Huang

“…An antisaturation backstepping control scheme based on constrained command filter for hypersonic flight vehicle (HFV) is proposed with the consideration of angle of attack (AOA) constraint and actuator constraints of amplitude and rate. Firstly, the HFV system model is divided into velocity subsystem and height subsystem. …”
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Optimal linear quadratic control for wireless sensor and actuator networks with random delays and packet dropouts by Zhuwei Wang, Lihan Liu, Chao Fang, Xiaodong Wang, Pengbo Si, Hong Wu

“…In this article, the optimal linear quadratic control problem is considered for the wireless sensor and actuator network with stochastic network-induced delays and packet dropouts. …”
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Compliant actuation based on dielectric elastomers for a force-feedback device: modeling and experimental evaluation by R. Vertechy, M. Bergamasco, G. Berselli, V. Parenti Castelli, G. Vassura

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Integral Nonsingular Terminal Sliding Mode Control of Hydraulic Servo Actuator Based on Extended State Observer by Zhenshuai Wan, Yu Fu

“…Hydraulic servo actuator always suffers from various disturbance and uncertainties, which makes it difficult to design a higher performance controller. …”
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RELAP5/MOD3.3 Analysis of the Loss of External Power Event with Safety Injection Actuation by Andrej Prošek, Marko Matkovič

“…The abnormal event with reactor trip and safety injection signal actuation was simulated with the latest RELAP5/MOD3.3 Patch 05 best-estimate thermal hydraulic computer code. …”
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Analysis of damage control of thin plate with piezoelectric actuators using finite element and machine learning approach by Asraar Anjum, Abdul Aabid, Meftah Hrairi

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Exploring Water-Induced Helical Deformation Mechanism of 4D Printed Biomimetic Actuator for Narrow Lumen by Che Zhao, Lei Duan, Hongliang Hua, Jifeng Zhang

Subjects: “…actuator…”
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Tracking Control of a Galfenol-Actuated Nanopositioning Stage Using Feedforward Control with a Disturbance Observer by Shiping Jiang, Bin Xu, Shuxin Liu, Wei Zhu

“…The main challenge of the galfenol actuator for high-precision positioning is the inherent nonsmooth hysteresis, which may lead to undesirable inaccuracies or oscillations and even instability. …”
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Adaptive control of uncertain non-linear fractional-order systems in the presence of actuator failures and input constraints by Masood Bagherzadeh

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Study of the Complex Stiffness of a Vibratory Mechanical System with Shape Memory Alloy Coil Spring Actuator by Samuell A. Holanda, Antonio A. Silva, Carlos J. de Araújo, Alberdan S. de Aquino

“…Currently, the scientific development leads to the application of some actuators and sensors technologically superior comparing to the same features available on the market. …”
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