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In the high-precision industry, most operations require the use of robots able to accomplish highly accurate and repeatable motions. In order to meet the desired level of absolute accuracy, one has to limit or even suppress the effects of different sources ...
This diploma project’s goal was to develop a low-cost 3 DOF position sensor of small dimension that permits to find the position and orientation of the actuated object and thus, enable a closed loop control in 3 DOF. The range in X and Y should be at least ...
This paper presents a novel locomotion concept for mobile micro robots: the “friction drive principle”. It allows for easy miniaturization and high velocities for low power consumption and simple onboard electronics. A prototype (Ø20 mm × 7.5 mm) with two ...
The development of miniature flying robots has become a reachable dream thanks to the new sensing and actuating technologies. Micro VTOL1 systems represent a useful class of flying robots because of their strong abilities for small-area monitoring and buil ...
This paper presents several flexible structures cut directly into piezoelectric ceramics. Some parts of these structures are active while other play the role of joints or levers. With this innovative technology, this displacement of the piezos has been amp ...
The choice of an adequate actuation method is a central issue in the development of any mechatronic device and strongly determines the dynamic performances of the system. This choice is particularly difficult for robotic systems working within a magnetic r ...
