By imitating the behavioral characteristics of some typical animals, researchers develop
bionic stepping motors to extend the working range of piezoelectric materials and utilize …

The stick-slip piezoelectric actuator with simple driving signal and structure is a very
promising type for achieving the high resolution and large stroke. However, as a typical …

To accomplish high carrying/positioning capability with compact structure, in this study, a
miniature self-moving ultrasonic actuator (MSMUA) is developed by exciting a flexural …

In recent years, researchers have conducted many investigations on load capacity and
structural optimization. However, the backward motion is still not sufficiently investigated …

Stick-slip piezoelectric actuators are favored by precision instruments owing to their high
resolution, fast response, etc. However, they face challenges when it comes to achieving …

Existing kinds of stepping piezoelectric actuators have difficulty in maintaining smooth
stepping characteristics in motion, especially with applied loads, because they are limited by …

By imitating the natural phenomenon of waves pushing leaves, a compact novel wave-type
piezoelectric actuator is proposed in this paper. Compared to traditional inchworm …

The precise characterization and measurement of new nanomaterials and nano devices
require in situ SEM nanorobotic instrumentation systems, which put forward further technical …

This paper presents the configuration, design, and characteristic analysis of a novel two-
degree-of-freedom stick-slip nanopositioning stage based on the spatial parasitic motion …

Precision micro-manipulation tasks demand high-speed motion but low driving frequency for
stick-slip actuators to achieve efficient operation and reduce friction wear. This paper …