Untethered Autonomous Holonomic Mobile Micromanipulator for Operations in Isolated Confined Spaces
Ryosuke Kinoshita,
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Rintaro Minegishi,
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Chihiro Sekine
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Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
With
increasing
miniaturization
of
portable
electronic
devices,
conventional
positioning
systems
have
become
inefficient
in
terms
size
and
energy
consumption.
As
workspaces
shrink,
the
need
for
precise
autonomous
manipulation
confined
isolated
environments
increases,
particularly
areas
such
as
electronics
biological
assemblies.
Herein,
an
autonomous,
untethered,
holonomic,
mobile
micromanipulator
driven
by
piezoelectric
actuators
with
nanometer
resolution
is
developed.
The
comprises
a
driving
circuit,
single‐board
computer,
battery,
manipulator,
small
camera;
it
lightweight
(515
g),
compact
(90
×
116
104
mm),
capable
independently
operating
dangerous
spaces
humans.
can
autonomously
position
single
object
error
0.18
±
0.51
mm
angular
deviation
−0.4°
1.2°,
utilizing
image
recognition,
machine
learning,
visual
feedback.
Moreover,
verified
to
function
extreme
conditions
that
simulate
draft
chambers
clean
benches,
where
successfully
performs
circuit
mounting
space.
device
arrange
droplets
under
microscopy
applications
chemical
biomedical
fields,
demonstrating
its
versatility
capabilities.
Additionally,
multi‐scale
are
explored
from
centimeters
sub‐micrometers
adjusted
magnification
capabilities
various
microscopes.
Language: Английский
3-DOF Inertial Piezoelectric Actuator for Angular Positioning of the Optical Mirror
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 20025 - 20039
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Advanced Architectures of Microfluidic Microcapacitor Arrays for 3D-Printable Biomimetic Electrostatic Artificial Muscles
Terak Hornik,
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Michael Krause,
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Adam Ramlawi
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Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 3293 - 3293
Published: March 18, 2025
Artificial
muscles
underlie
exciting,
novel
technologies
that
have
many
wide-reaching
applications:
exoskeleton
actuation,
walker
robots,
prosthetics
and
stealthy
underwater
propulsion.
Actuating
these
via
electrostatic
forces
promises
excellent
energy
efficiency
output
force
density
a
high
strength-to-weight
ratio.
Building
through
3D-printed
conductive
microfluidics
fast
mass
production
at
low
cost.
A
microfluidic
double-helix
weave
as
potential
solution
for
the
architectural
design
of
actuators
has
previously
been
reported.
However,
more
recent
experimental
work
showed
architecture
was
not
manufacturable
necessary
scale,
given
limitations
current
3D-printing
technology.
Herein,
several
alternative
architectures
are
presented.
They
advanced
compatible
with
manufacturing
requirements,
offer
additional
benefits.
The
presented
results
confirm
their
improvements
in
manufacturability.
These
represent
significant
step
towards
proof
principle
practical
implementation
artificial
muscles.
Language: Английский
A compact multi-degree-of-freedom piezoelectric motor with large travel capability
Review of Scientific Instruments,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
96(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
This
study
introduces
a
novel
multi-degree-of-freedom
(MDOF)
piezoelectric
motor
(PEM)
for
high
precision
and
10
×
mm2
large
travel
range
within
rigid
compact
structure
(33
33
30
mm3).
The
consists
of
four
tubes
(PTs)
arranged
mounted
parallel
to
each
other
enable
controlled
movement
along
both
the
X
Y
axes
by
using
sawtooth
waveform
with
time-delay
control
strategy.
design
features
moving
plate
clamped
between
two
upper
lower
sapphire
balls,
balls
supported
CuBe
springs,
ensuring
symmetric
precise
movement.
Applying
individual
driving
signals
PT
induces
bending
deformation
sequentially
in
same
direction,
followed
simultaneous
recovery
original
position,
thereby
enabling
plate.
Experimental
results
demonstrated
that
operated
effectively
at
signal
frequency
150
Hz,
minimum
voltage
18
V
required
detectable
motion.
exhibited
capability
produce
step
sizes
from
0.53
6.23
µm
linear
relationship
(±30
±180
V)
size,
consistent
performance.
hysteresis
analysis
revealed
minimal
energy
loss,
ratios
5.2%
on
axis
4.16%
axis,
indicating
motor’s
efficiency.
Additionally,
sustained
load
120
g
while
traversing
area,
continuous
operation
12
h
no
significant
performance
degradation.
reliable
this
MDOF
PEM
holds
potential
applications
confined
spaces,
such
as
small-bore
superconducting
magnets,
large-area
atomic
resolution
imaging
magnetic
property
measurements.
Language: Английский
Traveling waves in tensioned Euler-Bernoulli beams with viscoelastic boundary conditions
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 110248 - 110248
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
A relaxor ferroelectric crystal based Two-DOF miniature piezoelectric motor with fish body structure
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
224, P. 112157 - 112157
Published: Nov. 23, 2024
Language: Английский
An active-passive integrated actuator based on macro fiber composite for on-orbit micro-vibration isolation
Jia-Jia Lu,
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Wen-Hao Qi,
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Ge Yan
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et al.
Aerospace Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 109519 - 109519
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Focus-Switchable Piezoelectric Actuator: A Bionic Thin-Plate Design Inspired by Conch Structure
Yingzhi Wang,
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Shuo Ma,
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Jie Deng
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et al.
Sensors and Actuators A Physical,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 115921 - 115921
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Monolithic Integration of Printable PVDF‐TrFE Piezoelectric Multifunctional Devices: From Sensing to Actuation
Yeji Lee,
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Vineeth Kumar Bandari,
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Varun Paul Paliakkara
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et al.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Abstract
This
study
demonstrates
the
development
of
multifunctional
printable
piezoelectric
actuators
using
PVDF‐TrFE
and
PEDOT:PSS,
capable
operating
at
low
voltages
supporting
a
wide
range
applications.
By
leveraging
high
coefficient
conductivity
exhibit
stable
performance
with
precise
inkjet
printing
deposition
optimized
waveform
parameters.
The
fabrication
process
integrates
standard
lithography,
enabling
monolithic
integration
for
high‐performance
actuation
sensing.
PVDF‐TrFE‐based
achieve
low‐voltage
operation
(as
as
50
V),
efficient
energy
transfer,
mechanical
stability.
Enhancing
beta
phase
resulted
in
deflection
≈600
µm
vortex
generation,
crucial
lift
aerial
robotic
Durability
tests
confirmed
minimal
degradation
after
2,300
cycles.
Beyond
deflection,
sound
detection
strain
sensing
capabilities.
Experimental
evaluations
validated
their
ability
to
differentiate
frequencies,
detect
muscle
strain,
replicate
bio‐inspired
flight
dynamics.
A
preliminary
proof
concept
double‐wing
structure
demonstrated
generation
resonant
frequencies.
results
indicate
that
these
are
well‐suited
miniaturized
applications,
particularly
locomotion
sensing,
opening
new
possibilities
innovations
micro‐robotics,
wearables,
robotics.
Language: Английский