Closed-loop control of a 3D printed soft actuator with integrated flex sensors and SMA wires
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Abstract
This article presents a soft SMA-driven actuator capable of achieving desired bending angles. To create the actuator, flex sensors and Shape memory alloy (SMA) wires were embedded into the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) matrix of the sample during the 3D printing process. By deactivating and activating the two SMA wires according to sensing signals from the flex sensors, the actuator sample can track the input bending angle. This approach enabled closed-loop control and improved the overall efficiency of the system. Additionally, the proposed manufacturing process provides a simple and cost-effective solution for the rapid prototyping and custom design of smart materials with complex structures and high resolutions.
Details
Original language | English |
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Article number | 012050 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Physics: Conference Series |
Volume | 2716 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Mar 2024 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Conference
Title | 13th EASN International Conference on "Innovation in Aviation & Space for opening New Horizons" |
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Abbreviated title | EASN 2023 |
Conference number | 13 |
Duration | 5 - 8 September 2023 |
Website | |
Degree of recognition | International event |
Location | University of Salerno |
City | Salerno |
Country | Italy |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0003-2834-8933/work/156336448 |
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ORCID | /0000-0002-8854-7726/work/156337643 |
ORCID | /0000-0001-6058-2581/work/156337652 |
ORCID | /0000-0002-2108-1095/work/156337815 |
ORCID | /0000-0002-3347-0864/work/156338277 |
Scopus | 85188315124 |