Bi-Directional Origami-Inspired SMA Folding Microactuator

We present the design, fabrication, and characterization of single and antagonistic SMA microactuators allowing for uni- and bi-directional self-folding of origami-inspired devices, respectively. Test devices consist of two triangular tiles that are interconnected by double-beam-shaped SMA microactu...

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Main Authors: Lena Seigner, Georgino Kaleng Tshikwand, Frank Wendler, Manfred Kohl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Actuators
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/10/8/181