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Precision Sensors, Actuators and Systems

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  • © 1992

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Editors:
  1. H. S. Tzou

    1. University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA

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  2. T. Fukuda

    1. Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

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Part of the book series: Solid Mechanics and Its Applications (SMIA, volume 17)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. New Actuators for High-Precision Micro Systems

    • Toshio Fukuda, Fumihito Arai
    Pages 1-37

  3. Micro Structures and Micro Actuators for Implementing Sub-millimeter Robots

    • R. S. Fearing
    Pages 39-72

  4. Design, Modelling, and Control Strategies of a Three Degrees-of-Freedom VR Spherical Motor Part I: Reluctance Force Characterization

    • Kok-Meng Lee
    Pages 73-109

  5. Design, Modelling, and Control Strategies of a Three Degrees-of-Freedom VR Spherical Motor Part II: Dynamic Modeling and Control

    • Kok-Meng Lee
    Pages 111-138

  6. Micromachining of Piezoelectric Microsensors and Microactuators for Robotics Applications

    • Dennis L. Polla
    Pages 139-174

  7. Thin-Layer Distributed Piezoelectric Neurons And Muscles: Electromechanics and Applications

    • H. S. Tzou
    Pages 175-218

  8. Optical Fiber Sensors and Systems

    • Janusz A. Marszalec
    Pages 219-297

  9. Design and Dexterous Control of Micromanipulator with Multiple Degrees of Freedom

    • Toshio Fukuda, Motohiro Fujiyoshi, Fumihito Arai
    Pages 299-344

  10. A Three Degrees of Freedom Micro-Motion In-Parallel Actuated Manipulator

    • Kok-Meng Lee, Shankar Arjunan
    Pages 345-374

  11. A Miniature Mobile Robot Using Piezo Elements

    • Shin’ichi Aoshima, Tetsuro Yabuta
    Pages 375-423

  12. Distributed Piezoelectric Transducers Applied To Identification, Control, And Micro-Isolation

    • H. S. Tzou
    Pages 425-470

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 471-472
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Research into and development of high-precision systems, microelectromechanical systems, distributed sensors/actuators, smart structural systems, high-precision controls, etc. have drawn much attention in recent years. These new devices and systems will bring about a new technical revolution in modern industries and impact future human life.
This book presents a unique overview of these technologies such as silicon based sensors/actuators and control piezoelectric micro sensors/actuators, micro actuation and control, micro sensor applications in robot control, optical fiber sensors/systems, etc.
These are four essential subjects emphasized in the book: 1. Survey of the (current) research and development; 2. Fundamental theories and tools; 3. Practical applications. 4. Outlining future research and development.

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA

    H. S. Tzou

  • Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

    T. Fukuda

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