All Entries in the "Sensors & Actuators" Category
Handheld, multi-axis camera stabilization device utilizing MEMS gyro sensors
Handheld, multi-axis camera stabilization device utilizing MEMS gyro sensors (U.S. Patent 7,642,741, additional patent pending) In the field of motion picture photography, camera stabilization devices are used to isolate the camera from the natural body movements of the operator, while providing fluid maneuverability across a set. The purpose of this project is to design, build and optimize [...]
Electroactive Polymer Artificial Muscle (EPAM) Spring Roll Actuator
Electroactive Polymer Artificial Muscle (EPAM) Spring Roll Actuator developed by SRI International. Learn more at Hizook.com — http://www.hizook.com/blog/2009/12/28/electroactive-polymers-eap-artificial-muscles-epam-robot-applications Duration : 0:0:24
MEMS Flow Sensors
tinyurl.com – This tutorial, provided by Digi-Key and Omron, discusses Omrons use of MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems) in mass flow sensors for gases. The various products and their basic operation are presented along with their features, benefits, and applications. Duration : 0:0:55
Bio-sensor That Uses Semiconductor Diode Structure : DigInfo
DigInfo – www.diginfo.tv NIMS Bio-sensor That Uses Semiconductor Diode Structure Related Links – www.nanotechexpo.jp (nano tech 2009) Duration : 0:1:57
Lab on a chip Article: Lithographically structured microcontainers
Video related to research article appearing in Lab on a Chip. Timothy G. Leong, et al. Self-loading lithographically structured microcontainers: 3D patterned, mobile microwells. Journal Lab on a chip: http://xlink.rsc.org/?DOI=B809098J … Duration : 0:0:34
Rotary Microactuator (mpg).mpeg
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Micro actuator for fiber
Prototype of single optical fiber actuator for large (1000+) arrays to intercept individual star/galaxy images in telescope image plane for spectroscopy analysis. Each actuator covers a 19mm hexagonal area and can move the fiber in that area without interferring with neighboring actuators using R-Theta axis arrangement controlled by miniature stepper gearmotors. Only radial axis shown [...]
Scream ultrasonic actuator
The Scream ultrasonic linear actuator (mnrl.monash.edu), a microactuator that can generate about 1N of force. The video shows a bit about the vibration which makes the motor work and how the piezoelectric ceramics are put into the structure. Duration : 0:3:5
Robot design 08 at MTRN@UNSW (HQ)
Each group of 3-5 students needs to design an intelligent robot… Duration : 0:3:40
WL-16R – ROBORAMA.info
WL-16R is controlled by a PC which is mounted on its trunk, without any external support except for the power supply. Each actuator system is equipped with an incremental encoder attached to the motor shaft, and a photo micro sensor attached to each link in order to detect the initial posture. Also each foot is [...]