Piezoelectric actuators (PEAs) have been widely used in micro-and nanopositioning
applications due to their fine resolution, fast responses, and large actuating forces. However …

A novel method for the identification of embedded piezoelectric stack actuator parameters in
combination with a real-time capable hysteresis compensation measure is presented. The …

This paper proposes rhombic micro-displacement amplifier (RMDA) for piezoelectric
actuator (PA). First, the geometric amplification relations are analyzed and linear model is …

This paper presents a comprehensive model for piezoceramic actuators (PAs), which
accounts for hysteresis, non-linear electric field and dynamic effects. The hysteresis model is …

Background Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) requires long training and has low
success rates, primarily due to poor control over the injection force. Making force feedback …

This paper presents a feasibility study using commercially available amplified piezo-stacks
for the direct actuation of four-way three-position (4/3) direct drive servovalves. The prospect …

Piezoelectric actuators are widely used in micro manipulation applications. However
hysteresis nonlinearity limits accuracy of these actuators. This paper presents a novel …

Beside the output-input hysteresis, the longitudinally loaded cables of medical robotics such
as RAVEN II exhibit asymmetric saturated strain-load hysteresis loops. This study …

The main objective of this paper is to present a review of the piezoelectric design in MEMS
scanner that has been proposed by various researchers. A piezoelectric actuator is a device …

Piezoelectric actuators are a popular choice in micro-and nano-positioning devices.
Traditional sensorless position control approaches use a hysteresis mapping between …