Abstract Micro-electromechanical-system (MEMS) based actuators, which transduce certain
domains of energy into mechanical movements in the microscopic scale, are increasingly …

Precise actuation is a widely utilized technology in the realm of high-end equipment.
Piezoelectric actuators (PEAs) stand out due to their exceptional attributes, including high …

Studies on the hydrodynamics of underwater flexible structures are gaining significant
attention. To improve the performance and stability of underwater flexible structures in …

This article proposes a Bayesian method to acquire the estimation of human impedance and
motion intention in a human–robot collaborative task. Combining with the prior knowledge of …

The typical characteristic of a magnetic shape memory alloy (MSMA)-based actuator is rate-
dependent and stress-dependent hysteresis. In addition, the hysteresis in an MSMA-based …

The magnetic shape memory alloy based actuator (MSMA-BA) is an indispensable
component mechanism for high-precision positioning systems as it possesses the …

This article copes with vibration suppression and angular position tracking problems of a
robotic manipulator system comprised of a rotating hub and a length-varying manipulator. To …

Piezoelectric ceramic actuators have the advantages of fast response speed and high
positioning accuracy and are widely used in micro-machinery, aerospace, precision …

The precise tracking control of high-speed train is an essential prerequisite to ensure the
safety and comfort of the train. In this paper, an adaptive iterative learning control (ILC) …

A model-free iterative learning control strategy (ILC) in nonrepetitive trajectories, applied to
robotic manipulators is presented in this article. The development of this ILC controller is …