Segmented binary control of shape memory actuator systems

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2005. === Includes bibliographical references (p. 51). === A new approach to the design and control of shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators is presented. SMA wires are divided into many segments and their thermal st...

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Main Author: Selden, Brian A., 1980-
Other Authors: Haruhiko H. Asada.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2006
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/30307