Snake Robot with Motion Based on Shape Memory Alloy Spring-Shaped Actuators

This study presents the design and evaluation of a prototype snake-like robot that possesses an actuation system based on shape memory alloys (SMAs). The device is constructed based on a modular structure of links connected by two degrees of freedom links utilizing Cardan joints, where each degree o...

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Main Authors: Ricardo Cortez, Marco Antonio Sandoval-Chileño, Norma Lozada-Castillo, Alberto Luviano-Juárez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/9/3/180