Locomotion of miniature soft robots
Miniature soft robots are mobile devices, which are made of smart materials that can be
actuated by external stimuli to realize their desired functionalities. Here, the key …
actuated by external stimuli to realize their desired functionalities. Here, the key …
Design, modeling, and control of a large range 3-DOF micropositioning stage
The demand for large range three-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) micro/nanopositioning
mechanisms has been increased recently for potential utilization in many applications …
mechanisms has been increased recently for potential utilization in many applications …
Development and control of a large range XYΘ micropositioning stage
The recent developments in micro/nano-positioning technologies have highlighted the
demand for compact large range three-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) XY Θ mechanisms for …
demand for compact large range three-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) XY Θ mechanisms for …
Modeling and a cross-coupling compensation control methodology of a large range 3-DOF micropositioner with low parasitic motions
The rapid developments in precision applications have increased the demand for high
accuracy large range planar 3-DOF micropositioning mechanisms. However, the parasitic …
accuracy large range planar 3-DOF micropositioning mechanisms. However, the parasitic …
A long-stroke nanopositioning stage with annular flexure guides
This article presents a long-stroke nanopositioning stage supported with annular flexure
guides to be used in high-precision optical instruments. First, the structure of the novel …
guides to be used in high-precision optical instruments. First, the structure of the novel …
Design of a redundant actuated 4-PPR planar 3-DOF compliant nanopositioning stage
M Yang, M Sun, Z Wu, J Li, Y Long - Precision Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The compliant planar positioning stage actuated by voice coil motors can obtain nanoscale
motion accuracy within a millimeter motion range and has received increasing attention in …
motion accuracy within a millimeter motion range and has received increasing attention in …
A decoupled 6-DOF compliant parallel mechanism with optimized dynamic characteristics using cellular structure
This paper presents a novel six degrees-of-freedom (DOF) compliant parallel mechanism
(CPM) with decoupled output motions, large workspace of≥ 6 mm for translations and≥ 12° …
(CPM) with decoupled output motions, large workspace of≥ 6 mm for translations and≥ 12° …
Long-Travel 3-PRR Parallel Platform Based on Biomimetic Variable-Diameter Helical Flexible Hinges
H Dong, P Liu, S Lu, P Yan, Q Sun - Micromachines, 2024 - mdpi.com
Technological advancements across various sectors are driving a growing demand for large-
scale three-degree-of-freedom micro–nano positioning platforms, with substantial pressure …
scale three-degree-of-freedom micro–nano positioning platforms, with substantial pressure …
Three-Legged Compliant Parallel Mechanisms: Fundamental Design Criteria to Achieve Fully Decoupled Motion Characteristics and a State-of-the-Art Review
A three-legged compliant parallel mechanism (3L-CPM) achieves fully decoupled motions
when its theoretical 6× 6 stiffness/compliance matrix is a diagonal matrix, which only …
when its theoretical 6× 6 stiffness/compliance matrix is a diagonal matrix, which only …
Shape-programmable magnetic miniature robots: A critical review
This chapter reviews the key advancements and challenges of shape-programmable
magnetic robots that are in the micro-to millimeter length scales. A critical advantage of …
magnetic robots that are in the micro-to millimeter length scales. A critical advantage of …