One-dimensional actuation of a ferrofluid droplet by planar microcoils by Beyzavi, Ali, Nguyen, Nam-Trung

“…This paper discusses the simulation of a device for actuation of a ferrofluid droplet using planar microcoils. …”
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Nano-opto-mechanical actuator driven by gradient optical force by Cai, H., Xu, K. J., Liu, A. Q., Fang, Q., Yu, M. B., Lo, Guo-Qing., Kwong, Dim Lee.

“…In this letter, a nanoscale opto-mechanical actuator driven by gradient optical force is designed and demonstrated. …”
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A ZnO driven silicon cantilever for nanoscale actuation by Yuan, Yanhui, Du, Hejun, Wang, Peihong

“…A micro silicon cantilever actuated by ZnO thin film was designed, fabricated and characterized. …”
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High-Frequency, low-voltage oscillations of dielectric elastomer actuators by Wiranata, Ardi, Kanno, Makoto, Chiya, Naoki, Okabe, Hozuma, Horii, Tatsuhiro, Fujie, Toshinori, Hosoya, Naoki, Maeda, Shingo

“…To increase safety and reduce the electric circuit cost, dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) must operate below the kV range. The simplest strategy to reduce the voltage operation is to decrease the dielectric elastomer membrane thickness. …”
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Estimating the response of actuators in a cross-directional control system by Duncan, S, Assoc, C

Magnetically-actuated artificial cilium: a simple theoretical model by Meng, F, Matsunaga, D, Yeomans, J, Golestanian, R

“…We propose a theoretical model for a magnetically-actuated artificial cilium in a fluid environment and investigate its dynamical behaviour, using both analytical calculations and numerical simulations. …”

Dandelion pappus morphing is actuated by radially patterned material swelling by Seale, M, Kiss, A, Bovio, S, Viola, IM, Mastropaolo, E, Boudaoud, A, Nakayama, N

“…Here we demonstrate the relationship between structure and function of the underlying hygroscopic actuator. By investigating the structure and properties of the actuator cell walls, we identify the mechanism by which the dandelion pappus closes. …”

Fractal-like actuator disc theory for optimal energy extraction by Dehtyriov, D, Schnabl, AM, Vogel, CR, Draper, S, Adcock, TAA, Willden, RHJ

“…The device is modelled using actuator disc theory in which we allow the device to be split into arrays and these then into sub-arrays an arbitrary number of times so as to construct an n -level multi-scale device in which the original device undergoes n−1 sub-divisions. …”

Estimating the response of actuators in a cross-directional control system by Duncan, S

Controlled swimming in confined fluids of magnetically actuated colloidal rotors. by Tierno, P, Golestanian, R, Pagonabarraga, I, Sagués, F

“…We combine experimental observations with a theoretical analysis that fully characterizes the propulsion velocity in terms of the strength and frequency of the actuating magnetic field.…”

Design optimization for bellow soft pneumatic actuators in shape-matching by Yao, Y, Chen, Y, He, L, Maiolino, P

“…Design optimization of soft actuators is essential for task-oriented applications. …”

Controlled propulsion in viscous fluids of magnetically actuated colloidal doublets. by Tierno, P, Güell, O, Sagués, F, Golestanian, R, Pagonabarraga, I

Heating and cooling mechanisms for sma actuator - A brief review by Ferlorna Freddie John Luji, Teo, Kenneth Tze Kin, Tan, Soo Fun, Yoong, Hou Pin

“…Shape memory alloy (SMA) is a type of alloy with significant thermo-mechanical behavior that can be utilized as a solid-state actuator. However, the particularly useful thermo-mechanical behavior also highly non-linear and hysteretic. …”
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Superelasticity behaviour of NiTi actuator at different strain rates by Karunakaran, Sivasanghari, Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila, Imran, Husam Yahya

“…A small compact shape memory alloy actuator wire can generate large forces repeatedly and have found significant potential in aerospace components. …”
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Design And Simulation Of A High Thrust Linear Oscillatory Actuator by Khamis, Alias

“…There are many types of actuator available in the market. An actuator is a device that converts energy into limited mechanical motion. …”
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Developing prosthetic artificial muscle actuator using dielectric elastomers by El-Hamad, Haneen Jawad Mahmoud

“…Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are potential candidates for actuating such prosthetic devices, however, DE materials are associated with material failure which limits their use as actuators. …”
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Longitudinal actuated abdomen control for energy efficient flight of insects by Ogunwa, Titilayo, Blake, McIvor, Awang Jumat, Nurkhairunisa, Abdullah, Ermira Junita, Chahl, Javaan

“…The actuated abdomens of insects such as dragonflies have long been suggested to play a role in optimisation and control of flight. …”
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Development Of Magnetophoretic Actuation Composite Membranes For Removal Of Humic Acid by Ng , Qi Hwa

“…Thus, this study investigates the efficiency of humic acid (HA) removal by a magnetophoretic actuation composite membrane through magnetic actuation to reduce the membrane fouling propensity. …”
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Kajian Sistem Lampu Isyarat Dan Penggunaan Sistem ‘’Actuated’’ by Mohd Jani, Fazilah

“…In this thesis also will try to find deeper the meaning of actuated signal system and the efficiency of this signal toward the traffic light intersections.…”
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Snake-like soft robot using 2-chambers actuator by Abdulrab, Hakim Q.A., Mohd Nordin, Ili Najaa Aimi, Muhammad Razif, Muhammad Rusydi, Faudzi, Ahmad Athif

“…In this work, soft robot is developed using three links of the flexible soft actuator connected by rubber joints. The actuators are fabricated using silicon Silastic P-1 where each actuator link consists of two semi-circular chambers and are reinforced with fibers. …”
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