A Novel Actuator System Combining Mechanical Vibration and Magnetic Wheels Capable of Rotational Motion Using Shape Memory Alloy Coils

In every country, large steel bridges, such as cable-stayed bridges, are actively being constructed, and the number of such bridges has been progressively increasing. These bridges are often inspected using drones, but inspection techniques have not been established because of strong winds and thund...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Yaguchi, Izuru Kimura, Shun Sakuma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Actuators
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/8/1/4