The development of piezoelectric actuation, starting from single-layer materials with the
converse piezoelectric effect, then progressing to multilayer piezo-stack actuators, amplified …

The piezoelectric-actuated compliant microgripper (PEACM) plays an essential role in the
application fields such as biomedical engineering, microelectronics, and optical …

In robotic and automation industry, micromanipulation and micromanipulator have
recognized significant advancements due to they are involved in handling of micro-sized …

This study proposes a new mathematical model for the amplification ratio of a single-stair
bridge-type amplification mechanism. To overcome the limitations of previous models, all …

Mechanically amplifying micro-stroke of actuators such as piezoelectric stacks through
compliant mechanisms is an effective solution for use in micro/nano manipulation, precision …

The parasitic motion of microgripper jaws affect clamping accuracy. The parallelogram
mechanism (PM) is often used as the last-stage of the multi-stage amplification mechanisms …

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

Micro/nano manipulation for both mechanical and biological structures is currently a popular
research field. To protect small-scale structures and acquire their mechanical properties, a …

Bridge-type compliant mechanisms have been frequently utilized as the micro displacement
amplifier for a variety of precision manipulation applications. However, the inertial movement …

Piezo-actuated compliant mechanisms are widely employed in precision positioning and
micro/nano manipulation due to their advantages of compact structure, high displacement …