Light Weight High Performance Manipulators

Abstract

In this work we explored the design of high strength low weight actuators based on vibratory kinematics. We developed a mathematical model for a linear motor based on standing wave vibrations and built versions of such devices using both magnetostrictive and electromagnetic actuators. Our analysis and our implementations show that such devices can be made to work. We include in this report suggestions as to how to further enhance the performance of this type of system. Keywords: Robotic devices, Piezoelectric motors, Magnetostrictive motors, Vibratory control.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 25, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198647

Entities

People

  • Roger W. Brockett

Organizations

  • Harvard University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Electric Motors
  • Energy
  • Ferrites
  • Frequency
  • Magnetic Devices
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Forces
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Permanent Magnets
  • Piezoelectric Materials
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Standing Waves
  • Turbines
  • Vibration

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Pavement Materials Engineering.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Autonomy