35 Hz shape memory alloy actuator with bending-twisting mode

SMA-based smart soft composite structure capable of multiple modes of actuation

(2015) Hugo Rodrigue et al.   COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING

Dynamic characteristics of planar bending actuator embedded with shape memory alloy

(2015) Yong Du et al.   MECHATRONICS

A simple method for obtaining large deformation of IPMC actuators utilizing copper tape

(2014) Kentaro Takagi et al.   ADVANCED ROBOTICS

A review on shape memory alloys with applications to morphing aircraft

(2014) S Barbarino et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Cross-shaped twisting structure using SMA-based smart soft composite

(2014) Hugo Rodrigue et al.   International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology

Quantification of parameter uncertainty for robust control of shape memory alloy bending actuators

(2013) John H Crews et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

A finite element approach for modelling multilayer unimorph dielectric elastomer actuators with inhomogeneous layer geometry

(2012) Oluwaseun A Araromi et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

A turtle-like swimming robot using a smart soft composite (SSC) structure

(2012) Hyung-Jung Kim et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

A batch-fabricated laser-micromachined PDMS actuator with stamped carbon grease electrodes

(2011) T Maleki et al.   JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING

Experimentally validated improvement of IPMC performance through alternation of pretreatment and electroless plating processes

(2010) Joanne Yip et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

A bio-inspired shape memory alloy composite (BISMAC) actuator

(2010) A A Villanueva et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Working principle of bio-inspired shape memory alloy composite actuators

(2010) Colin Smith et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Design, manufacture and evaluation of bending behaviour of composite beams embedded with SMA wires

(2009) Gang Zhou et al.   COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Free-Locomotion of Underwater Vehicles Actuated by Ionic Polymer Metal Composites

(2009) Matteo Aureli et al.   IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS

A review on dielectric elastomer actuators, technology, applications, and challenges

(2008) Ailish O’Halloran et al.   JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS

A model of ionic polymer–metal composite actuators in underwater operations

(2008) Paola Brunetto et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Embedded SMA wire actuated biomimetic fin: a module for biomimetic underwater propulsion

(2008) Zhenlong Wang et al.   Smart Materials and Structures

Palladium buffer-layered high performance ionic polymer–metal composites

(2008) Sang-Mun Kim et al.   Smart Materials and Structures