This article proposes a dynamic model and a tracking control strategy for a dielectric
elastomer (DE) actuator based on the model predictive controller (MPC). First, the dynamic …

This paper proposes the modelling and compound control methods for the intelligently
dielectric elastomer actuator (IDEA) to realize its dynamic modelling and tracking control …

The classical Preisach model, which is built by the superposition of a great number of relay
operators, is one of the most popular models to represent the hysteretic behaviors in various …

High-bandwidth nano-positioning stages (NPSs) have boosted the advancement of modern
ultra-precise, ultra-fast measurement and manufacturing technologies owing to their fast …

As one of the high-precision actuating mechanisms, the piezoelectric actuators show the
advantage of micro/nano stage maneuverability in facilitating the actuating performance of …

The Preisach model, which is constructed by the superposition of relay operators, is one of
the most popular hysteresis models to describe the hysteresis nonlinearities in smart …

In this article, we present a fraction-order polynomial-modified Prandtl–Ishlinskii (FPMPI)
and online infinite impulse response (OIIR) integrated model to describe the …

Stacked magnetostrictive actuator (SMA) has the advantages of high energy density and
high bandwidth, but the output stroke is relatively small and accompanied by strong …

Unknown disturbances and material properties affect the trajectory tracking of underwater
soft clawing robots. A nonsingular fast terminal sliding mode predictive controller is …

The self-sensing actuator that integrates both actuation and sensing functions is an effective
way to simplify the structure of electromechanical systems. This paper proposes a …