Abstract: This letter introduces a novel linear actuator with a high extension ratio, achieved through a unique planar transforming linkage mechanism (TLM) that serves as an articulated lead screw.

Abstract: Soft robotics, a field dedicated to the development of robots using flexible and compliant materials, has undergone significant progress in recent years, offering a wide range of potential ...

1 Department of Medical and Health Technologies, The Entrepreneurial School® (MCI), Innsbruck, Austria 2 School of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Falls are a ...

As frustrating as having an atmosphere can be for physicists, it’s just as bad for astronomers, who have to deal with clouds, atmospheric absorption of certain wavelengths, and other irritations. One ...

Motion control systems are foundational to industrial automation, where they regulate motors, actuators and drives for precise, coordinated motion.

Led by Dr. Lin Cao from the university’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the group has developed a new way ...

For applications requiring sub-micrometer precision, PI’s L-220 series linear actuators provide reliable, high-precision motion in a compact design. Engineered for demanding tasks in optics, photonics ...

Machine Design’s Motion Systems Takeover Week mapped advances driving faster, smarter engineering in hardware (kinematics) ...

There’s no rule that says that logic circuits must always use electrically conductive materials, which is why you can use water, air or even purely mechanical means to implement logic circuits. When ...