A Self-Biasing Shape Memory Alloy Gripper for Lightweight Applications
Sean Thomas,Gabriel Maquignaz,Adrien Thabuis,Yves Perriard,Sean Thomas,Gabriel Maquignaz,Adrien Thabuis,Yves Perriard
Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are a type of smart material that are commonly used in compact and lightweight linear actuators. Paired with compliant motion conversion mechanisms, these alloys can be transformed into lightweight grippers ideal for applications such as drone deliveries. This work proposes to use the inherent stiffness of a compliant mechanism with an SMA coil, to design and size a self...
