A PZT Actuated Triple-Finger Gripper for Multi-Target Micromanipulation

This paper presents a triple-finger gripper driven by a piezoceramic (PZT) transducer for multi-target micromanipulation. The gripper consists of three fingers assembled on adjustable pedestals with flexible hinges for a large adjustable range. Each finger has a PZT actuator, an amplifying structure...

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Main Authors: Tao Chen, Yaqiong Wang, Zhan Yang, Huicong Liu, Jinyong Liu, Lining Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/8/2/33