Feedback control for shape memory alloy actuators

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PATENT NO 8706305
APP PUB NO 20110004346A1
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12867933

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Control feedback for regulating strain output of a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator using a stress sensor for outputting an indication of a mechanical resistance applied against the SMA actuator, and a state sensor for outputting an indication of a state of actuation of the SMA actuator has been found to be surprisingly accurate. Advantageously feedback detection can be provided with sensors that have low power requirements and can be controlled with simple electronics.

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CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY6767 ROUTE DE 1'AEROPORT SAINT-HUBERT QUEBEC J3Y 8

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Jiang, Xin Xiang Saint-Bruno, CA 1 6
Nikanpour, Darius Brossard, CA 1 6

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